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B30 BMK

1985 Honda VF500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,773 mi
Last recorded31,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB30 BMK
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 31,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 31,635 miles

front tyre wall slight cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2019 31,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,492 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,456 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,424 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,414 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,389 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 30,389 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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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B30 BMK is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B30 BMK, 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 B30 BMK registered?

B30 BMK is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B30 BMK safe to buy?

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