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B851 BTW

1985 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,993 mi
Last recorded24,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000F33,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB851 BTW
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 24,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 24,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 24,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 24,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,449 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,284 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 24,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,698 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 23,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 23,145 miles

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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B851 BTW is a 1985 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B851 BTW, 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

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What year was B851 BTW registered?

B851 BTW is a 1985 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is B851 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B851 BTW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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