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E30 DBM

1988 Honda VT500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

6,936 mi
Last recorded6,936 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 DBM
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 6,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 6,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 5,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 4,330 miles

rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2021 2,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 2,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leg leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 1,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 12,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 1,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 439 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,358 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,877 miles

wheel alignment slightly mis aligned

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,770 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,515 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 32,630 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT500?

Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
821
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Headlamp aim too high 39
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded 37
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E30 DBM is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1988 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E30 DBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E30 DBM?

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What year was E30 DBM registered?

E30 DBM is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E30 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 DBM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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