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C517 EME

1987 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,394 mi
Last recorded23,394 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Honda VF1000F36,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC517 EME
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 23,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 22,931 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 22,921 miles

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 22,662 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 22,248 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 22,248 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,493 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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C517 EME is a 1987 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,254 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 C517 EME, 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 39 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C517 EME?

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What year was C517 EME registered?

C517 EME is a 1987 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is C517 EME safe to buy?

The MOT history for C517 EME shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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