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E159 MEH

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,256 mi
Last recorded35,256 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 MEH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 35,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 35,256 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,549 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,549 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,386 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 28,377 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,371 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,294 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 28,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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E159 MEH is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,755 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 E159 MEH, 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 38 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E159 MEH registered?

E159 MEH is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E159 MEH safe to buy?

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