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C540 HEV

1986 Honda VF1000F

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,326 mi
Last recorded23,326 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 HEV
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 23,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 21,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 20,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,524 miles

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

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

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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C540 HEV is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C540 HEV, 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

How do I check the history of C540 HEV?

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What year was C540 HEV registered?

C540 HEV is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C540 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C540 HEV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C540 HEV have outstanding finance?

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