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D973 UGF

1987 Honda Rebel

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,444 mi
Last recorded38,444 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Honda Rebel16,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD973 UGF
MakeHonda
ModelRebel
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 38,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,874 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,874 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 33,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,801 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 30,801 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 30,661 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Rebel?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
541
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 42
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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D973 UGF is a 1987 Honda Rebel in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda Rebel models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,920 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 Rebel fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D973 UGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Rebel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Honda Rebel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D973 UGF registered?

D973 UGF is a 1987 Honda Rebel, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D973 UGF safe to buy?

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