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C459 WBY

1986 Honda VF1000F

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,236 mi
Last recorded13,236 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 WBY
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 13,236 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 13,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 13,219 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 13,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,175 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 13,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 12,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,632 miles

slight leak n/s fork

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
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C459 WBY is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C459 WBY, 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.

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What year was C459 WBY registered?

C459 WBY is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C459 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C459 WBY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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