MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear mudgaurd underside corroded
rear swinging arm corroded slightly
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
rear mudgaurd underside corroded
rear swinging arm corroded slightly
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
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E553 MWS is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Bronze with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E553 MWS, 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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E553 MWS is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 10 May 1988.
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