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M487 UDP

1998 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,195 mi
Last recorded49,195 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 UDP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 49,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,783 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 48,783 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OIL LEAK

Rear OIL ON TYRE

Pass 18 Apr 2023 48,115 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,462 miles

Central Lower Exhaust slightly loose clamp loose/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside gear lever loose on shaft

Rear Drive chain slightly tight links stiff (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure hugger bolt missing ()

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

Pass 4 May 2019 45,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 44,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,005 miles

rubber mounting worn on rear mudguard

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,566 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,673 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,996 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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M487 UDP is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 33,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M487 UDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M487 UDP registered?

M487 UDP is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is M487 UDP safe to buy?

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