MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
exhaust noisy
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (baffled at time of test) (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (baffled at time of test) (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre missed shaped
Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre missed shaped
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?
Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E497 EBW is a 1988 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1988 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,182 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E497 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E497 EBW registered?
E497 EBW is a 1988 Honda VT1100, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E497 EBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E497 EBW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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