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E525 AJL

1988 Honda VT500

Green Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,332 mi
Last recorded27,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 AJL
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 27,290 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,265 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 27,265 miles

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 27,021 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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E525 AJL is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Green with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E525 AJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E525 AJL?

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What year was E525 AJL registered?

E525 AJL is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E525 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E525 AJL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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