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A917 HJU

1984 Honda VF1000F

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Honda VF1000F40,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 HJU
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,035 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,230 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Long car type valves fitted to both wheels

Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

long car type valves fitted to both wheels

Fail 14 Mar 2015 68,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

long car type valves fitted to both wheels

Fail 29 Nov 2013 66,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,840 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 50,827 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,034 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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A917 HJU is a 1984 Honda VF1000F in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1984 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,080 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 VF1000F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A917 HJU, 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 42 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A917 HJU registered?

A917 HJU is a 1984 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 10 May 1984.

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