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HONDA VFR750F1986 · 0.7L PETROL

D255 XFP

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1986 HONDA VFR750F — PETROL, 748cc. This vehicle has 82,609 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 02/08/2009
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/02/2010
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1986
Engine
748cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data, though the record is significantly outdated. The final test in August 2008 at 82,609 miles passed with no defects, suggesting the mechanical issues identified in previous years were rectified. However, because there have been no MOT records for the past eighteen years, the current roadworthy status of the motorcycle is unverified and likely suffers from age-related degradation rather than high-mileage and tear. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this vintage, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between May 2007 and August 2008, the bike covered only 2,944 miles, indicating very light use or long periods of storage. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain components, long periods of inactivity often lead to secondary issues such as perished rubber seals, degraded fuel, and internal corrosion within the braking lines, which are not fully captured by a mileage figure alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on components that previously showed signs of failure. The July 2008 failure specifically highlighted a leaking offside front shock absorber seal and ineffective steering lock stops, necessitating a check of the fork oil and the mechanical integrity of the steering assembly. The 2007 failure regarding a persistent rear stop lamp and insecure fairings suggests that electrical gremlins and body mounting hardware may require attention. Given the massive time gap since the last inspection, the structural integrity of the frame and the condition of the brake calipers are critical priorities to ensure the bike has not suffered from hidden corrosion while standing.

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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data, though the record is significantly outdated. The final test in August 2008 at 82,609 miles passed with no defects, suggesting the mechanical issues identified in previous years were rectified. However, because there have been no MOT records for the past eighteen years, the current roadworthy status of the motorcycle is unverified and likely suffers from age-related degradation rather than high-mileage and tear. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this vintage, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between May 2007 and August 2008, the bike covered only 2,944 miles, indicating very light use or long periods of storage. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain components, long periods of inactivity often lead to secondary issues such as perished rubber seals, degraded fuel, and internal corrosion within the braking lines, which are not fully captured by a mileage figure alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on components that previously showed signs of failure. The July 2008 failure specifically highlighted a leaking offside front shock absorber seal and ineffective steering lock stops, necessitating a check of the fork oil and the mechanical integrity of the steering assembly. The 2007 failure regarding a persistent rear stop lamp and insecure fairings suggests that electrical gremlins and body mounting hardware may require attention. Given the massive time gap since the last inspection, the structural integrity of the frame and the condition of the brake calipers are critical priorities to ensure the bike has not suffered from hidden corrosion while standing.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1986 Honda Vfr750F (D255 XFP) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2007 to August 2008, with 4 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 2 fails. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)”; “Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)”; “Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.

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ADVISORY