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D42 GSF

1987 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,172 mi
Last recorded50,172 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR750F45,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 GSF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,576 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,205 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 48,182 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,724 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 47,724 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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D42 GSF is a 1987 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D42 GSF, 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 D42 GSF registered?

D42 GSF is a 1987 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 July 1987.

Is D42 GSF safe to buy?

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