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E694 ELY

1987 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,369 mi
Last recorded40,369 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE694 ELY
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,369 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect Both (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,270 miles

accessory box on handlebar clamp lightly grazes tank on full lock

front brake spongey and lever travel long

rear brake travel long and action poor - suspect linings at or near service limit

rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,166 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 38,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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E694 ELY is a 1987 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 1987 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,482 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 E694 ELY, 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.

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What year was E694 ELY registered?

E694 ELY is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E694 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E694 ELY 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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