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B160 WYV

1984 Honda VF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,298 mi
Last recorded40,298 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 WYV
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2013 40,298 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 39,848 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 39,838 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

left hand grip slightly loose

rear brake caliper sliders worn

rear brake disc corroded

right hand throttle assy sligthly loose

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

drive chain has slight knuckling in links,and rusty.

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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B160 WYV is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Blue with a 499cc 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 B160 WYV, 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 B160 WYV registered?

B160 WYV is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 19 October 1984.

Is B160 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B160 WYV 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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