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B542 AGC

1984 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,294 mi
Last recorded21,294 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 AGC
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 21,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 21,266 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 21,239 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,051 miles

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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B542 AGC is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 30,322 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 B542 AGC, 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 42 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B542 AGC registered?

B542 AGC is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B542 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B542 AGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B542 AGC have outstanding finance?

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