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A709 LWX

1984 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,139 mi
Last recorded27,139 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA709 LWX
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,139 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 27,131 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 27,131 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 26,882 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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A709 LWX is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A709 LWX, 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 A709 LWX registered?

A709 LWX is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 30 April 1984.

Is A709 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A709 LWX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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