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E809 MPO

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE809 MPO
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 47,900 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 46,921 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 46,921 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,827 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,827 miles

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,835 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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E809 MPO is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E809 MPO, 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

How do I check the history of E809 MPO?

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What year was E809 MPO registered?

E809 MPO is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 20 June 1988.

Is E809 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E809 MPO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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