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C163 YFA

1989 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC163 YFA
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,340 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,340 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,254 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,254 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 52,886 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,886 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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C163 YFA is a 1989 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C163 YFA, 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 37 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C163 YFA registered?

C163 YFA is a 1989 Honda VF500, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is C163 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C163 YFA shows 6 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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