1988 Honda VT500 0.5L Petrol · E261 LWP
1988 Honda VT500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1988. Recorded mileage 51,709 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VT500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E261 LWP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 51,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E261 LWP Mileage History
- 14/03/200948,735 mi
- 18/03/200948,735 mi
- 28/02/201349,642 mi+907 mi
- 14/05/201349,650 mi+8 mi
- 08/05/201450,148 mi+498 mi
- 13/05/201450,177 mi+29 mi
- 25/07/202350,796 mi+619 mi
- 23/07/202450,958 mi+162 mi
- 13/05/202651,709 mi+751 mi
Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
E261 LWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Honda Vt500 (E261 LWP) between March 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)”; “Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)”; “Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)”.
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