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E542 WOD

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,227 mi
Last recorded53,227 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 WOD
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 53,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 53,113 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,534 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 52,534 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch defective (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,548 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,943 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust header taped up

front disc covered in

Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,943 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

exhaust header taped up

front disc covered in

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,913 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front & rear tyre slightly soft

front disc & calipers enclosed

rear left indicator wobbly but secure

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,467 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,023 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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E542 WOD is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E542 WOD, 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

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What year was E542 WOD registered?

E542 WOD is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 8 September 1987.

Is E542 WOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 WOD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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