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E924 GHK

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,960 mi
Last recorded5,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE924 GHK
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 5,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 5,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 5,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 5,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 5,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 5,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber bush has some play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 5,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 5,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 5,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 4,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 4,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 4,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 3,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 3,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,286 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 3,286 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 2,576 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 2,576 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2009 2,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 1,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 1,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 1,881 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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E924 GHK is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E924 GHK, 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 E924 GHK registered?

E924 GHK is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E924 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E924 GHK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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