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A855 AMK

1984 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,907 mi
Last recorded16,907 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA855 AMK
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,907 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

seat deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,907 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

seat deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2009 15,157 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

front tyre perishing

luggage insurcure

Fail 5 Feb 2009 15,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

clutch fluid low

front tyre perishing

luggage insurcure

Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,625 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 13,624 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,208 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 11,208 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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A855 AMK is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A855 AMK, 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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A855 AMK is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A855 AMK safe to buy?

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