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D444 FVC

1987 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,522 mi
Last recorded33,522 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR750F45,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 FVC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 33,522 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 33,085 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 33,082 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,625 miles

rear shock damping weak

Fail 21 Feb 2022 32,622 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,370 miles

Rear rear suspension low on damping

Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,092 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,396 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 28,396 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,846 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,506 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 25,503 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,586 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,536 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,701 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 20,698 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,859 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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D444 FVC is a 1987 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D444 FVC, 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 D444 FVC registered?

D444 FVC is a 1987 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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