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B948 SWT

1984 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,658 mi
Last recorded47,658 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB948 SWT
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 47,623 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 47,622 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,338 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear caliper - floating pins siezed

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,338 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear caliper - floating pins siezed

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,756 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,373 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,212 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,311 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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B948 SWT is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B948 SWT, 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 B948 SWT registered?

B948 SWT is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 13 August 1984.

Is B948 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B948 SWT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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