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A28 ONA

1984 Honda VF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,685 mi
Last recorded44,685 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 ONA
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,572 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

excessive oil leak into catch tray

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,468 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

excessive oil leak into catch tray

Pass 25 May 2012 44,337 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

excessive oil leak into catch tray

Pass 4 May 2011 44,210 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 44,000 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 43,763 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake linked system has a slightly worn caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,495 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 43,434 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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
Full Honda VF500 reliability report

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A28 ONA is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A28 ONA, 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 A28 ONA registered?

A28 ONA is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 11 May 1984.

Is A28 ONA safe to buy?

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