MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,080 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
front and rear tyres perished
front brake slight bind
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear tyre slightly mishaped
slight engine oil leak
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E443 REG is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E443 REG, 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 E443 REG registered?
E443 REG is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 24 May 1988.
Is E443 REG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E443 REG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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