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E373 SGL

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 SGL
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 49,003 miles

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.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,301 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,724 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

side stand slightly deformed

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,395 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,804 miles

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 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?

The MOT history for E373 SGL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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