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D573 OVS

1987 Honda VF750F

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,628 mi
Last recorded95,628 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VF750F46,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD573 OVS
MakeHonda
ModelVF750F
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,234 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,873 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,808 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,808 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,446 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 87,028 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,686 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Slight oil leak on bottom of N/S fork

Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,686 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Slight oil leak on bottom of N/S fork

Pass 1 May 2013 84,971 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,957 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 83,914 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 81,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 81,648 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VF750F?

Based on 2,310 MOT tests across 404 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
404
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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D573 OVS is a 1987 Honda VF750F in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 46,187 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 VF750F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D573 OVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D573 OVS registered?

D573 OVS is a 1987 Honda VF750F, first registered on 19 January 1987.

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