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E559 EJF

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,414 mi
Last recorded11,414 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 EJF
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,414 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,349 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,615 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 96,239 miles

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 86,402 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 86,371 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 76,832 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 76,382 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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E559 EJF is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E559 EJF, 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

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What year was E559 EJF registered?

E559 EJF is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E559 EJF safe to buy?

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