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C55 VDL

1986 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,302 mi
Last recorded80,302 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 VDL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,302 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn recommend replace (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive recommend replace (6.2.1e)

advise, operation of front brake, light switch,, recommend replace/attention

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,203 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn recommend replace (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive recommend replace (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,084 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear sprocket,, recommend replace (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive recommend replace (6.2.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly uneven, 1.91mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,191 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear brake not working to required minimum standard

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,216 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

dip beam image and output slightly deminished, recommend check

Pass 18 May 2011 77,893 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 73,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise gear lever linkage, wear/play

headlamp beam on dip, output slightly deminished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,181 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,106 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

twist grip slightly sticky

Fail 1 Feb 2008 69,080 miles

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

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

rear wheel binding very slightly

twist grip slightly sticky

Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,494 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

oil leak/contamination engine unit

re-enforced brake hoses fitted

rear footrests partially seized

Pass 2 Sep 2005 63,999 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

fork seals weeping nearside and offside front

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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C55 VDL is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C55 VDL, 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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C55 VDL is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 July 1986.

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