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D40 LEC

1987 Honda VF500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,480 mi
Last recorded26,480 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Honda VF50031,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 LEC
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2021 26,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 26,466 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 24,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,801 miles

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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D40 LEC is a 1987 Honda VF500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,985 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 D40 LEC, 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 39 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D40 LEC registered?

D40 LEC is a 1987 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D40 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 LEC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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