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C308 VHN

1985 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,584 mi
Last recorded1,584 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000F33,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC308 VHN
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2011 1,584 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,909 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 88,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 86,663 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF1000F?

Based on 1,732 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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C308 VHN is a 1985 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 33,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VF1000F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C308 VHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF1000F typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C308 VHN registered?

C308 VHN is a 1985 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 6 November 1985.

Is C308 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C308 VHN shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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