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B674 VSR

1985 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,572 mi
Last recorded45,572 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB674 VSR
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,572 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

n/s/r footrest seized

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,889 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 44,867 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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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B674 VSR is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B674 VSR, 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 B674 VSR registered?

B674 VSR is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B674 VSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B674 VSR 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.

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