MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,003 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
cannot inspect front brake disc as it is a fully enclosed therefore impossible to check.
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
side stand slightly deformed
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake slightly binding
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E373 SGL is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E373 SGL, 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 E373 SGL registered?
E373 SGL is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 24 June 1988.
Is E373 SGL safe to buy?
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