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B656 HNT

1985 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,408 mi
Last recorded26,408 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 HNT
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,408 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 26,408 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 26,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,452 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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B656 HNT is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B656 HNT, 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 B656 HNT registered?

B656 HNT is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B656 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B656 HNT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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