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C820 TAY

1985 Honda VF1000F

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,960 mi
Last recorded45,960 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Honda VF1000F33,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 TAY
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,960 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,990 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 44,935 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 44,935 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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C820 TAY is a 1985 Honda VF1000F in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 33,051 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 VF1000F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C820 TAY, 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 41 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C820 TAY registered?

C820 TAY is a 1985 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C820 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C820 TAY shows 4 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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