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C359 KFM

1986 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,342 mi
Last recorded42,342 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 KFM
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,342 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,208 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 42,208 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,065 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Jan 2013 41,761 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,223 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,057 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,893 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 33,990 miles

Offside Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,790 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

throttle action stiff

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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C359 KFM 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 78.6%.

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 C359 KFM, 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 C359 KFM registered?

C359 KFM is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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