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E674 DRC

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,073 mi
Last recorded27,073 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE674 DRC
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 27,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 26,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 26,753 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,295 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 26,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,384 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 22,373 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 22,373 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,340 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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E674 DRC is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 E674 DRC, 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

How do I check the history of E674 DRC?

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What year was E674 DRC registered?

E674 DRC is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E674 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E674 DRC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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