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1984 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258 mi
Last recorded258 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA920 BUY
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 258 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 8 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 8 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,834 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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A920 BUY 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 75%.

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 A920 BUY, 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 A920 BUY registered?

A920 BUY is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A920 BUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A920 BUY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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