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D912 YAN

1987 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,463 mi
Last recorded13,463 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VF50031,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD912 YAN
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 13,463 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 13,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 13,046 miles

Gear shift lever fouling sidestand

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,715 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 12,424 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 12,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,781 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,391 miles

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

note on oil leak from n/s of engine

Pass 29 May 2009 11,238 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 10,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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D912 YAN is a 1987 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D912 YAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D912 YAN?

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What year was D912 YAN registered?

D912 YAN is a 1987 Honda VF500, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D912 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D912 YAN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D912 YAN have outstanding finance?

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