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C175 HMJ

1986 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,422 mi
Last recorded27,422 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC175 HMJ
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 27,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 27,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 27,236 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 27,236 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 26,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 26,841 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,803 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2016 25,774 miles
Fail 11 May 2015

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2015
Fail 29 Apr 2014 25,211 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,211 miles

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

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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C175 HMJ is a 1986 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C175 HMJ, 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

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What year was C175 HMJ registered?

C175 HMJ is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C175 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C175 HMJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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