CarVerify

Free Car Check

C899 PHG

1986 Honda VF500

Multi-colour Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,938 mi
Last recorded45,938 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC899 PHG
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2019 45,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 44,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,659 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 43,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,715 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
Full Honda VF500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C899 PHG is a 1986 Honda VF500 in Multi-colour with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C899 PHG, 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 C899 PHG?

You can check the full history of C899 PHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C899 PHG registered?

C899 PHG is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C899 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C899 PHG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C899 PHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C899 PHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.