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D286 DRV

1987 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,581 mi
Last recorded39,581 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR750F45,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD286 DRV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 39,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 35,039 miles

light perishing to tread of rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 35,039 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake (1.3.1a)

light perishing to tread of rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 33,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,664 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 May 2006 31,515 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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D286 DRV is a 1987 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 45,794 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 VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D286 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D286 DRV registered?

D286 DRV is a 1987 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D286 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D286 DRV 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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