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C794 BFK

1986 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,062 mi
Last recorded33,062 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 BFK
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 33,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,816 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 31,502 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,257 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush on shock slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,293 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,552 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 29,552 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 24,857 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 26,959 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VF1000F?

Based on 1,732 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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C794 BFK is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 32,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VF1000F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C794 BFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF1000F typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C794 BFK registered?

C794 BFK is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 11 July 1986.

Is C794 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C794 BFK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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