MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,757 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handlebars, slightly bent
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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
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
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
Advise change handlebars
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.
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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?
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