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C158 CAH

1986 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,951 mi
Last recorded3,951 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 CAH
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 3,951 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,131 miles

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

beam deflector fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,118 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

beam deflector fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2006 36,762 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,762 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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C158 CAH is a 1986 Honda VF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 32,770 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 C158 CAH, 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 40 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C158 CAH?

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What year was C158 CAH registered?

C158 CAH is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C158 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C158 CAH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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