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E177 PFV

1987 Honda VF750C

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,073 mi
Last recorded41,073 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VF750C25,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 PFV
MakeHonda
ModelVF750C
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 41,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,827 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 37,560 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,304 miles

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

Temporary puncture repair to rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2021 36,304 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Temporary puncture repair to rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,889 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 29,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,916 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 26,891 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,947 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,817 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 20,817 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda VF750C?

Based on 4,157 MOT tests across 428 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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E177 PFV is a 1987 Honda VF750C in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF750C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 25,616 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 VF750C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E177 PFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750C typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF750C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E177 PFV?

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What year was E177 PFV registered?

E177 PFV is a 1987 Honda VF750C, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E177 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E177 PFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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