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D547 JUM

1987 Honda VF500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,997 mi
Last recorded31,997 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VF50031,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD547 JUM
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 31,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 31,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right hand of tyre is worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 31,495 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right hand of tyre is worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 31,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 31,333 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,302 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 31,296 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

osr stop light inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 31,023 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,206 miles

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

mirrors hiting top fairing

Pass 13 May 2009 28,563 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 27,789 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 27,789 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 26,969 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 26,969 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2006 26,146 miles

advise.petrol tank has a large buble on the o/s/r under the paint which could leak petrol.

How Reliable is the Honda VF500?

Based on 2,334 MOT tests across 405 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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D547 JUM is a 1987 Honda VF500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,985 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 VF500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D547 JUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D547 JUM registered?

D547 JUM is a 1987 Honda VF500, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D547 JUM safe to buy?

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