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B80 YGO

1984 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,094 mi
Last recorded22,094 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Honda VF50030,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB80 YGO
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 22,094 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 22,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,080 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 22,059 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2012 21,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,509 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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B80 YGO is a 1984 Honda VF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B80 YGO, 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.

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What year was B80 YGO registered?

B80 YGO is a 1984 Honda VF500, first registered on 28 August 1984.

Is B80 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B80 YGO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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