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B946 RLN

1985 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,118 mi
Last recorded49,118 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB946 RLN
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,030 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp mask convertor fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has slight tight spot (6.2.1e)

Headlamp dip beam mask convertor fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded At swingarm crossmember (2.4.A.2d)

Slight play in cush-drive rubbers

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,232 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

N/S silencer fouling swingarm

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch fluid level window deteriorated

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated leaking (7.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

N/S silencer fouling swingarm

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch fluid level window deteriorated

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

number plate split

Fail 5 Jan 2015 46,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

number plate split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,043 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,065 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,065 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 42,767 miles

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING FLUID ON TO FUEL TANK

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,327 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,880 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,465 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,192 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 41,065 miles

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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B946 RLN is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B946 RLN, 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 B946 RLN registered?

B946 RLN is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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