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D972 VGM

1986 Honda VF1000F

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,072 mi
Last recorded34,072 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Honda VF1000F32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD972 VGM
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,072 miles

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

tank fuel neck corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,040 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,040 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,854 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2013

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 26,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,613 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 19,613 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 19,536 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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D972 VGM is a 1986 Honda VF1000F in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D972 VGM, 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.

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What year was D972 VGM registered?

D972 VGM is a 1986 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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