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C285 YFA

1986 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,504 mi
Last recorded42,504 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 YFA
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,504 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 42,504 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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C285 YFA is a 1986 Honda VF500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C285 YFA, 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

How do I check the history of C285 YFA?

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What year was C285 YFA registered?

C285 YFA is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C285 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C285 YFA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C285 YFA have outstanding finance?

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