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C743 PRN

1986 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,285 mi
Last recorded43,285 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC743 PRN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,285 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 43,285 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,866 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 40,862 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 36,689 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

tank loose

Fail 11 May 2013 36,682 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

tank loose

Pass 20 May 2010 36,668 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 36,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,422 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 32,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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C743 PRN is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C743 PRN, 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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C743 PRN is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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