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E342 OMP

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,433 mi
Last recorded71,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 OMP
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,433 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 71,433 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,342 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 71,307 miles

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

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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E342 OMP is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E342 OMP, 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

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What year was E342 OMP registered?

E342 OMP is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E342 OMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E342 OMP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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