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C699 CAG

1985 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,940 mi
Last recorded35,940 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC699 CAG
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 35,927 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 28,958 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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C699 CAG is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C699 CAG, 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 C699 CAG registered?

C699 CAG is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C699 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C699 CAG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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