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E69 KYL

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE69 KYL
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 74,428 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,800 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,800 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 66,737 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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E69 KYL is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E69 KYL, 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 E69 KYL registered?

E69 KYL is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E69 KYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E69 KYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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