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A401 OEL

1984 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,365 mi
Last recorded22,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA401 OEL
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 22,365 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 22,365 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,365 miles

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

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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A401 OEL is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A401 OEL, 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 A401 OEL registered?

A401 OEL is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A401 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A401 OEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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