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E730 UAG

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,705 mi
Last recorded43,705 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 UAG
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,705 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2015 43,078 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,067 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 42,166 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,166 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,864 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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E730 UAG is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E730 UAG, 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

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What year was E730 UAG registered?

E730 UAG is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E730 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E730 UAG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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