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C251 FEC

1986 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,226 mi
Last recorded33,226 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 FEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,226 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 33,217 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 31,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,278 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 85,244 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,550 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 78,364 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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C251 FEC is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C251 FEC, 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 C251 FEC registered?

C251 FEC is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C251 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C251 FEC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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