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C283 PEW

1986 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,545 mi
Last recorded22,545 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC283 PEW
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 22,545 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 22,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 22,488 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 21,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 21,660 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,257 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 21,255 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 19,234 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

bind on front brake

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,904 miles

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

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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C283 PEW is a 1986 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C283 PEW, 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.

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What year was C283 PEW registered?

C283 PEW is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C283 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C283 PEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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