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C243 BLJ

1986 Honda VFR750F

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 BLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 66,160 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 62,375 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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C243 BLJ is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C243 BLJ, 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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What year was C243 BLJ registered?

C243 BLJ is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is C243 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C243 BLJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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