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D523 CLE

1987 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,766 mi
Last recorded46,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR750F45,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 CLE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 46,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,363 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,174 miles

Throttle cables incorrectly routed

Fail 10 Oct 2019 63,170 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle cables incorrectly routed

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,039 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 69,039 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,723 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake fluid level low

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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D523 CLE is a 1987 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D523 CLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D523 CLE registered?

D523 CLE is a 1987 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D523 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 CLE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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