MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
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E385 ELX is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E385 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.
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What year was E385 ELX registered?
E385 ELX is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 August 1987.
Is E385 ELX safe to buy?
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