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C629 CBK

1986 Honda VF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,652 mi
Last recorded42,652 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC629 CBK
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,652 miles

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,444 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,246 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 36,246 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,807 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,260 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,738 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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C629 CBK is a 1986 Honda VF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C629 CBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C629 CBK registered?

C629 CBK is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is C629 CBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C629 CBK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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