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D96 BRE

1987 Honda VF500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,056 mi
Last recorded56,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VF50031,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 BRE
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 56,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 55,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 55,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 55,403 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 53,685 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 53,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,837 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,323 miles

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,565 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 49,565 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 47,355 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,689 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 45,093 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 43,737 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,945 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 42,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,847 miles

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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D96 BRE is a 1987 Honda VF500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D96 BRE, 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 D96 BRE registered?

D96 BRE is a 1987 Honda VF500, first registered on 30 January 1987.

Is D96 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D96 BRE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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