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C633 HFV

1985 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,897 mi
Last recorded26,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC633 HFV
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,897 miles

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

exhaust system underneath n/s has been repaired

front brake lever when applied spongy in operation ,does lock brakes on rolling road

Fail 25 Jul 2020 26,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system underneath n/s has been repaired

front brake lever when applied spongy in operation ,does lock brakes on rolling road

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,861 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 26,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 26,822 miles

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

suspension soft

Fail 20 May 2017 26,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rubber bushes missing rear calliper

suspension soft

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake sliders has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,844 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,760 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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C633 HFV is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 28,906 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 C633 HFV, 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 41 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C633 HFV registered?

C633 HFV is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C633 HFV safe to buy?

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