MOT reliability

Honda Vf 500f 2e

Q: Is the Honda Vf 500f 2e reliable?

Across 686 Honda Vf 500f 2e vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

686 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 686 Honda Vf 500f 2e vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf 500f 2e has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,047 miles.

686

Vehicles

106

MOT tests

873

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Vf 500f 2e problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf 500f 2e MOT tests:

Other74%
Steering25%
Brakes5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Lamps & electrical2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Honda Vf 500f 2e pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	50%
19	1	100%
20	4	75%

Fuel types: Petrol (679), Other (6), Diesel (1)

Most common Honda Vf 500f 2e MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf 500f 2e MOT tests:

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
Front front brake lever has alot of travel (2 times)
front head lamp aim low (2 times)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
front brakes only just have adequate reserve travel (2 times)

Honda Vf 500f 2e pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	1	3	67%	35,886
1986	4	12	83%	27,673
1985	4	19	63%	20,723
1984	13	46	83%	35,248
1982	1	5	80%	7,471

Honda Vf 500f 2e reliability FAQ

Across 686 Honda Vf 500f 2e vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Vf 500f 2e MOT issues are: Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Headlamp aim too low (1.6).

The typical Honda Vf 500f 2e in our data has covered around 29,047 miles.

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