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D500 DOR

1986 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,850 mi
Last recorded50,850 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 DOR
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 50,850 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 50,846 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 50,846 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,144 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 48,126 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,771 miles

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

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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D500 DOR is a 1986 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D500 DOR, 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 D500 DOR?

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What year was D500 DOR registered?

D500 DOR is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D500 DOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D500 DOR shows 6 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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