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C160 RSC

1985 Honda VF1000F

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,185 mi
Last recorded36,185 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000F33,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 RSC
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 36,183 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,018 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 36,012 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 35,263 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 May 2013 35,257 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 35,251 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre perished /cracked on sidewalls not deep enough to exspose ply cords

rear tyre close to wear limit in centre

Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,844 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,163 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,834 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 29,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,326 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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C160 RSC is a 1985 Honda VF1000F in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C160 RSC, 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.

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What year was C160 RSC registered?

C160 RSC is a 1985 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C160 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C160 RSC shows 14 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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