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C733 YWK

1986 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,253 mi
Last recorded50,253 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC733 YWK
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,253 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,253 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,484 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,500 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,064 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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C733 YWK is a 1986 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C733 YWK, 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 C733 YWK registered?

C733 YWK is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C733 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C733 YWK 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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