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B450 YFB

1985 Honda VF1000F

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,438 mi
Last recorded32,438 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000F33,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 YFB
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 32,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,008 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

centre stand leg is corroded

luggage system is not secure

Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,979 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

centre stand leg is corroded

luggage system is not secure

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,421 miles

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

Front tyre is slightly perished and cracked.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2007 30,421 miles

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

Front tyre is slightly perished and cracked.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,551 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF1000F?

Based on 1,732 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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B450 YFB is a 1985 Honda VF1000F in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 33,051 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 VF1000F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B450 YFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF1000F typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B450 YFB registered?

B450 YFB is a 1985 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 25 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B450 YFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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