MOT Status
ValidMileage
25,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Oil leak
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Honda VF500?
Based on 2,334 MOT tests across 405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A847 ESC is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 A847 ESC, 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 A847 ESC registered?
A847 ESC is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 24 May 1984.
Is A847 ESC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A847 ESC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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