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E310 DFE

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,982 mi
Last recorded34,982 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 DFE
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,597 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 34,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 33,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,660 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingingarm brace (6.1.1a)

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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E310 DFE is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E310 DFE, 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 E310 DFE?

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What year was E310 DFE registered?

E310 DFE is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E310 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E310 DFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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