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C259 VMX

1986 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,642 mi
Last recorded44,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 VMX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 44,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 44,576 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 44,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 79,153 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,840 miles

Both tyres fitted are over 10 years old

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front (1.2.1 (c))

Throttle cable slightly sticking on full lock.

Valve stem slightly damaged Perished front valve and slightly perished rear valve. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,820 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,922 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 59,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 53,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 53,210 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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C259 VMX is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 C259 VMX, 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 C259 VMX registered?

C259 VMX is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 October 1986.

Is C259 VMX safe to buy?

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