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B500 REC

1985 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,622 mi
Last recorded30,622 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000F33,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 REC
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,467 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,467 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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B500 REC is a 1985 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B500 REC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B500 REC?

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What year was B500 REC registered?

B500 REC is a 1985 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 2 July 1985.

Is B500 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B500 REC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B500 REC have outstanding finance?

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