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E564 KHX

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE564 KHX
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 75,178 miles

Front tyre valve slightly cracked

Fail 11 May 2021 75,178 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,421 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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E564 KHX is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E564 KHX, 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 E564 KHX registered?

E564 KHX is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E564 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E564 KHX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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