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E80 UGN

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,592 mi
Last recorded63,592 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE80 UGN
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,592 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 63,592 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,476 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,441 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,191 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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E80 UGN is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,482 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 E80 UGN, 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 39 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 E80 UGN?

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What year was E80 UGN registered?

E80 UGN is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E80 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E80 UGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E80 UGN have outstanding finance?

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