CarVerify

Free Car Check

C260 WLA

1986 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,057 mi
Last recorded48,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 WLA
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,479 miles

Passenegr grabrail is loose

Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,479 miles

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

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

Passenegr grabrail is loose

Pass 23 May 2013 46,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,582 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,582 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,635 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,228 miles

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

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
Full Honda VF1000F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C260 WLA is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 32,450 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 C260 WLA, 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 40 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C260 WLA?

You can check the full history of C260 WLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C260 WLA registered?

C260 WLA is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C260 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C260 WLA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C260 WLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C260 WLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.