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E718 JBL

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,175 mi
Last recorded23,175 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE718 JBL
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 23,175 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Spindle locking device cracked but secure

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 22,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,346 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 22,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,172 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2012 17,602 miles

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 16,722 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 15,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,348 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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E718 JBL is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E718 JBL, 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 E718 JBL registered?

E718 JBL is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E718 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E718 JBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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