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TXI 1541

1986 Honda VF500

Multi-colour Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,255 mi
Last recorded28,255 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda VF50032,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXI 1541
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 28,255 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 27,932 miles

rear tyre side wall heavily cracked and perished.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 27,932 miles

Rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2023 27,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all exhaust joints heavily blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated inner face of brake disc. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated inner pad. (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure brake master cylinder bolt broken. (1.1.10 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering. (2.4 (a))

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

drive chain guard loose.

front callipers damp.

rear tyre perishing/cracking.

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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TXI 1541 is a 1986 Honda VF500 in Multi-colour with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXI 1541, 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 TXI 1541?

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What year was TXI 1541 registered?

TXI 1541 is a 1986 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is TXI 1541 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXI 1541 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TXI 1541 have outstanding finance?

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