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E744 GPM

1988 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,950 mi
Last recorded44,950 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE744 GPM
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 44,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 44,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 1 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,823 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,823 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 37,896 miles

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,381 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 37,381 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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E744 GPM is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E744 GPM, 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 E744 GPM registered?

E744 GPM is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E744 GPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E744 GPM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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