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D947 BAC

1986 Honda VF1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,121 mi
Last recorded22,121 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD947 BAC
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 22,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 22,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Honda VF1000F?

Based on 1,732 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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D947 BAC is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 32,450 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 VF1000F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D947 BAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF1000F typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D947 BAC registered?

D947 BAC is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D947 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D947 BAC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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