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E929 OMF

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,926 mi
Last recorded70,926 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 OMF
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 70,926 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired Foot (1.3.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,683 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,644 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 68,644 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,667 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 65,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,544 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,701 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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E929 OMF is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E929 OMF, 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

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What year was E929 OMF registered?

E929 OMF is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E929 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E929 OMF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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