MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda VF500?
Based on 2,334 MOT tests across 405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B479 BBM is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B479 BBM, 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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B479 BBM is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 12 June 1985.
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