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C251 EJX

1985 Honda VF1000R

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,962 mi
Last recorded20,962 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000R21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 EJX
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000R
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,962 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

exhaust temperory repaired

Fail 12 Apr 2017 20,962 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

exhaust temperory repaired

Fail 18 Oct 2016 20,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,163 miles

Headlight beam deflector fitted

Odd brake discs fitted to front

Fail 16 Sep 2015 20,142 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,725 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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C251 EJX is a 1985 Honda VF1000R in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 21,167 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 C251 EJX, 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 41 years old, this Honda VF1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C251 EJX registered?

C251 EJX is a 1985 Honda VF1000R, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C251 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C251 EJX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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