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C480 JGC

1985 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,145 mi
Last recorded40,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000F33,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 JGC
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 40,145 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 29 May 2013 39,966 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,966 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,782 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,624 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

tyres crossply front radial rear

Fail 2 Jul 2010 39,624 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

tyres crossply front radial rear

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,489 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

corrsion on main stand

slight cracking on front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2008 39,489 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

corrsion on main stand

slight cracking on front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,046 miles

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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C480 JGC is a 1985 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 33,051 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 C480 JGC, 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 41 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C480 JGC is a 1985 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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