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E820 MRF

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,750 mi
Last recorded37,750 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE820 MRF
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,750 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 37,750 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,291 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 29,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2011 27,978 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,497 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,559 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,010 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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E820 MRF is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E820 MRF, 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 E820 MRF registered?

E820 MRF is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 4 July 1988.

Is E820 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E820 MRF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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