MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda VF1000R?
Based on 1,008 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B226 SRE is a 1985 Honda VF1000R in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1985 Honda VF1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 21,167 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 VF1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B226 SRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VF1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Honda VF1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B226 SRE registered?
B226 SRE is a 1985 Honda VF1000R, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B226 SRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B226 SRE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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