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F102 CGO

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,909 mi
Last recorded35,909 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
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

RegistrationF102 CGO
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 34,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,279 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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F102 CGO is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue 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 F102 CGO, 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 F102 CGO?

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What year was F102 CGO registered?

F102 CGO is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F102 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F102 CGO 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 F102 CGO have outstanding finance?

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