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C749 VRF

1986 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,270 mi
Last recorded27,270 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC749 VRF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,270 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

modified rear subframe

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

modified rear subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise regular spanner checks

modified rear sub frame

Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,220 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (9.2.8c)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

chain tight

modified rear subframe

os rear shock absorber has light play in lower bush

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,382 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,349 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,776 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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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C749 VRF is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C749 VRF, 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 C749 VRF registered?

C749 VRF is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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