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C755 LMA

1986 Honda VF500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,291 mi
Last recorded36,291 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC755 LMA
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,709 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,692 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,674 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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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C755 LMA is a 1986 Honda VF500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C755 LMA, 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

How do I check the history of C755 LMA?

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What year was C755 LMA registered?

C755 LMA is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 28 April 1986.

Is C755 LMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C755 LMA shows 6 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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