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B183 FFM

1985 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,130 mi
Last recorded38,130 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB183 FFM
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,130 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 38,130 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 38,130 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,370 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 35,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 35,279 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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B183 FFM is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 28,906 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 B183 FFM, 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 41 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B183 FFM registered?

B183 FFM is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B183 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B183 FFM 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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