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B888 KEC

1984 Honda VF1000R

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,638 mi
Last recorded36,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Honda VF1000R27,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 KEC
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000R
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,638 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 36,635 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,208 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,191 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 32,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 29,716 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF1000R?

Based on 1,008 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
191
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 5
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B888 KEC is a 1984 Honda VF1000R in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Honda VF1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,323 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 VF1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B888 KEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Honda VF1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B888 KEC registered?

B888 KEC is a 1984 Honda VF1000R, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B888 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B888 KEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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