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C590 RCU

1986 Honda VF1000F

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,615 mi
Last recorded58,615 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC590 RCU
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,615 miles

Fairings fitted limiting checks

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,274 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,070 miles

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

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,200 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2009 53,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 May 2009 53,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

l/h low beam not working

Pass 9 May 2008 50,390 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 50,336 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2007 49,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 49,937 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,790 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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C590 RCU is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C590 RCU, 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.

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What year was C590 RCU registered?

C590 RCU is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 28 July 1986.

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