No, E396 XCA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for E396 XCA?

The MOT for E396 XCA is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 July 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of E396 XCA?

The recorded mileage for E396 XCA is tracked across historical DVSA MOT inspection tests on IsItAGoodCar.

Is E396 XCA ULEZ compliant?

No, E396 XCA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 Honda VT500 0.5L Petrol · E396 XCA

E396 XCA

1987 Honda VT500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1987. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: HONDA VT500
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/07/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: —
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 0.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/07/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: ---
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1987
Engine: 499cc

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E396 XCA Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2021
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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E396 XCA Mileage History

16/12/201035,712 mi
02/04/201236,354 mi+642 mi
21/07/201436,605 mi+251 mi
09/07/201537,412 mi+807 mi
10/06/20200 mi-37,412 mi

Average of roughly -3,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

E396 XCA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 01:38

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Honda Vt500 (E396 XCA) between December 2010 and July 2021.

The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlight Leds no not give out a beam (4.1.4 (a))”; “Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake Light not working when Lights are turned on (4.3.3 (”.

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