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C96 GKP

1986 Honda VF1000F

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,136 mi
Last recorded34,136 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC96 GKP
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 34,136 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 34,123 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,760 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,751 miles

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

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,109 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,790 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 26,790 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,119 miles

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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C96 GKP is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C96 GKP, 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 C96 GKP registered?

C96 GKP is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 31 May 1986.

Is C96 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C96 GKP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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