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E771 NFS

1988 Honda VT500

Multi-colour Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,940 mi
Last recorded87,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE771 NFS
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,940 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,296 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working refit wire (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 83,399 miles

n/s rear diff seal leaking but not affecting the brake performance

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,986 miles

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,580 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,567 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,017 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake light wiring fouling brake pipes

front forks damp

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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E771 NFS is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Multi-colour with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E771 NFS, 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 E771 NFS registered?

E771 NFS is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E771 NFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E771 NFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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