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A348 RTM

1984 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,053 mi
Last recorded17,053 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA348 RTM
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 17,053 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 17,049 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 16,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 16,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 16,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 16,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 16,472 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,756 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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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A348 RTM is a 1984 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A348 RTM, 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

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What year was A348 RTM registered?

A348 RTM is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A348 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A348 RTM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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