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B226 SRE

1985 Honda VF1000R

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,201 mi
Last recorded21,201 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000R21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 SRE
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000R
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,201 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,201 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 21,137 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,639 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 20,619 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,210 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,210 miles

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.

87.8%
Pass Rate
191
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 5
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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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