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B226 NAB

1985 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,679 mi
Last recorded29,679 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 NAB
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 29,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 29,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 23,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,173 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,938 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,938 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,469 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 14,442 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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B226 NAB is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B226 NAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B226 NAB registered?

B226 NAB is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B226 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B226 NAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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