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D880 HUA

1986 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

545 mi
Last recorded545 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD880 HUA
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 545 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 445 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 30 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,945 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Smell of fuel but no leak visible

Fail 25 Jun 2010 47,911 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Smell of fuel but no leak visible

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,701 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
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D880 HUA is a 1986 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D880 HUA, 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.

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What year was D880 HUA registered?

D880 HUA is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D880 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D880 HUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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