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E373 ELX

1987 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,635 mi
Last recorded58,635 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 ELX
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,635 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,635 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,433 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 58,425 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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E373 ELX is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,482 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 E373 ELX, 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 39 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 E373 ELX?

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What year was E373 ELX registered?

E373 ELX is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E373 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E373 ELX 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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