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E654 ELW

1987 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,118 mi
Last recorded45,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE654 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 45,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SIDECAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,096 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play SIDE CAR WHEEL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 44,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 44,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,798 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 42,796 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,560 miles

front shocker dust cover corroding

main beam switch sticky

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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E654 ELW is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E654 ELW, 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 39 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 E654 ELW registered?

E654 ELW is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E654 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E654 ELW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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