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A180 UGK

1984 Honda VF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA180 UGK
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,812 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,774 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 53,355 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,137 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 49,137 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda VF500?

Based on 2,334 MOT tests across 405 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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A180 UGK is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 30,322 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 VF500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A180 UGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A180 UGK registered?

A180 UGK is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 12 June 1984.

Is A180 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A180 UGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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