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B203 VWS

1984 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,733 mi
Last recorded34,733 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB203 VWS
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,733 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. slight offset (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 34,720 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. slight offset (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,677 miles

Offside Front front brake switch not working

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,630 miles

stop light not working on front brake

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,089 miles

Slight exhaust gas leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,749 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,596 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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B203 VWS is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B203 VWS, 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 B203 VWS registered?

B203 VWS is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B203 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B203 VWS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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