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C116 SPG

1986 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,796 mi
Last recorded90,796 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC116 SPG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,796 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,796 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,919 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,919 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,748 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake lever end cap upside down

front brake lever, very slight spongy and has reserve travel

rear number plate woberly but sercure

rear wheel slightly binding

rear brake lever loose but sercure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,160 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,833 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2008 69,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 64,677 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 64,677 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2006 57,232 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 57,232 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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C116 SPG is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 46,028 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 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 C116 SPG, 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 40 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C116 SPG is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 June 1986.

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