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C550 LNO

1986 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,395 mi
Last recorded55,395 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 LNO
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 55,395 miles

Nearside ns handlebar grip loose

Rear ns side wall perished and cracked, tyre aged 110/90/18

Fail 3 Apr 2021 55,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside ns handlebar grip loose

Rear ns side wall perished and cracked, tyre aged 110/90/18

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,356 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish on the sidewalls

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

Rear Starting to perish on the sidewalls

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,719 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 54,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 54,335 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 52,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,660 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF500?

Based on 2,334 MOT tests across 405 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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C550 LNO is a 1986 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 32,770 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 VF500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C550 LNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C550 LNO registered?

C550 LNO is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C550 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C550 LNO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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