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E638 LYK

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,757 mi
Last recorded45,757 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 LYK
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,757 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 45,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handlebars, slightly bent

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,668 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,600 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,247 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,027 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

handle bars slightly bent

horn slightly weak in sound

Fail 27 Feb 2010 44,025 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

handle bars slightly bent

horn slightly weak in sound

rear tyre has split in thread smaller than 25mm,less than10% width of thread but can see coreds

Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,948 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel is tubeless type. A tube type tyre with an inner tube is fitted

Pass 17 May 2006 41,793 miles

Advise change handlebars

Fail 12 May 2006 41,684 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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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E638 LYK is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E638 LYK, 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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What year was E638 LYK registered?

E638 LYK is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E638 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 LYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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