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C711 BYO

1985 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,002 mi
Last recorded10,002 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC711 BYO
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 10,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,724 miles

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

nearside riders footpeg slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,561 miles

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

very slight movement in rear sprockit carrier

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,475 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 53,473 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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C711 BYO is a 1985 Honda VF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C711 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C711 BYO registered?

C711 BYO is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C711 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C711 BYO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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