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Q435MPU

1993 Honda VT500

Purple Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,862 mi
Last recorded15,862 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ435MPU
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 15,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 15,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 15,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 15,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,950 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 14,950 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 14,915 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 14,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,890 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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Q435MPU is a 1993 Honda VT500 in Purple with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q435MPU, 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 33 years old, this Honda VT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q435MPU registered?

Q435MPU is a 1993 Honda VT500, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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