MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front brake flexi requires securing to front mudguard (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front brake flexi requires securing to front mudguard (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Front propshaft joint has slight wear
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E749 BAU is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 E749 BAU, 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 E749 BAU registered?
E749 BAU is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 26 February 1988.
Is E749 BAU safe to buy?
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