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C960 FWO

1985 Honda VF500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,825 mi
Last recorded30,825 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Honda VF50028,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 FWO
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,306 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,303 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,200 miles

Front brake binding.

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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C960 FWO is a 1985 Honda VF500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 28,906 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 C960 FWO, 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 41 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 C960 FWO?

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What year was C960 FWO registered?

C960 FWO is a 1985 Honda VF500, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C960 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C960 FWO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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