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E515 YRO

1987 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,928 mi
Last recorded37,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 YRO
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,928 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 37,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 37,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 37,832 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,724 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2018 37,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 37,678 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Slight age cracking on front tyre

Slight age cracking on rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2016 37,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,641 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 37,555 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 37,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,088 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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E515 YRO is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E515 YRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E515 YRO?

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What year was E515 YRO registered?

E515 YRO is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 11 December 1987.

Is E515 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E515 YRO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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