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D817 SGN

1987 Honda VF750C

Multi-colour Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,634 mi
Last recorded3,634 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VF750C25,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD817 SGN
MakeHonda
ModelVF750C
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 3,634 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned The light of the LED bulbs are not clearly visible from behind due to bad positioning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 3,634 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 3,634 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 3,481 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front sidelight missing

Rear mudguard missing

Fail 30 May 2022 3,474 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front sidelight missing

Rear mudguard missing

Pass 30 Apr 2021 2,113 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front brake grabbing slightly

No mirrors fitted

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2016 2,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

daytime mot lights not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2016 2,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

daytime mot lights not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2015 1,416 miles

none standard motor cycle

Pass 24 Sep 2011 1,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

custom style bike -day time mot -

Fail 23 Sep 2011 1,380 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

custom style bike -day time mot -

Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 1,185 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 1,185 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 747 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006

How Reliable is the Honda VF750C?

Based on 4,157 MOT tests across 428 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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D817 SGN is a 1987 Honda VF750C in Multi-colour with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF750C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 25,616 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 VF750C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D817 SGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750C typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF750C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D817 SGN registered?

D817 SGN is a 1987 Honda VF750C, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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