MOT reliability
Honda Vf500
408 vehicles · 2,348 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 408 Honda Vf500 vehicles and 2,348 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf500 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,785 miles.
408
Vehicles
2,348
MOT tests
795
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vf500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf500 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering16%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility1%
Honda Vf500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 7 | 57% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 33% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 12 | 75% |
| 19 | 35 | 89% |
| 20 | 106 | 74% |
Fuel types: Petrol (408)
Most common Honda Vf500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf500 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (73 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (48 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (48 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (44 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (41 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (38 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (38 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (37 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (35 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (32 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (27 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (25 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (25 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (25 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (24 times)
Honda Vf500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 41,804 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 69,878 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,212 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 38,524 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 50,679 |
| 2001 | 3 | 18 | 72% | 60,292 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,787 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 45,875 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 52,314 |
| 1996 | 3 | 9 | 78% | 19,702 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 56,542 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 29,458 |
| 1992 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 42,050 |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 14,424 |
| 1989 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 61,340 |
| 1988 | 4 | 26 | 88% | 30,799 |
| 1987 | 47 | 294 | 89% | 32,592 |
| 1986 | 102 | 615 | 84% | 40,745 |
| 1985 | 108 | 647 | 81% | 37,027 |
| 1984 | 123 | 673 | 83% | 34,850 |
| 1983 | 3 | 16 | 81% | 28,625 |
Honda Vf500 reliability FAQ
Across 408 Honda Vf500 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vf500 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Honda Vf500 in our data has covered around
36,785 miles.
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