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M287 AKF

1996 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

5,017 mi
Last recorded5,017 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 AKF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 5,017 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 5,005 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 4,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 4,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 4,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 51,071 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 48,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,002 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 46,994 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released when front or rear brake applied (1.3.1e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 45,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,922 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 44,922 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 41,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,202 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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M287 AKF is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,151 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 M287 AKF, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M287 AKF registered?

M287 AKF is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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