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C45 ARV

1986 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,929 mi
Last recorded44,929 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 ARV
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,929 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 44,876 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,609 miles

Electrical fault on ignition circuit

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,609 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Electrical fault on ignition circuit

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

Uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2012 38,299 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 33,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 27,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,540 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 17,562 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 17,562 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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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C45 ARV is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C45 ARV, 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

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What year was C45 ARV registered?

C45 ARV is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C45 ARV safe to buy?

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