MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,885 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
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Q229VME is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1987 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,482 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 Q229VME, 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 39 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Q229VME registered?
Q229VME is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 March 1987.
Is Q229VME safe to buy?
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