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E859 SAH

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,805 mi
Last recorded13,805 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 SAH
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 13,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 13,727 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 13,630 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 12,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,844 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 12,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 11,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 11,381 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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E859 SAH is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E859 SAH, 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 E859 SAH?

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What year was E859 SAH registered?

E859 SAH is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E859 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E859 SAH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E859 SAH have outstanding finance?

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