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E360 LOW

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,959 mi
Last recorded43,959 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE360 LOW
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,959 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,959 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 15 May 2010 42,363 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,065 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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E360 LOW is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E360 LOW, 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.

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What year was E360 LOW registered?

E360 LOW is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E360 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E360 LOW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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