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A318 SOW

1984 Honda VF500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,150 mi
Last recorded32,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA318 SOW
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,103 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,088 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,077 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 32,067 miles

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,510 miles

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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A318 SOW is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A318 SOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A318 SOW?

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What year was A318 SOW registered?

A318 SOW is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 16 June 1984.

Is A318 SOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A318 SOW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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