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E224 OEX

1987 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,452 mi
Last recorded20,452 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR750F45,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE224 OEX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 20,452 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 19,694 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,094 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,713 miles

all four direction indicators faded slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2010 14,757 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,038 miles

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

front brake has very, very slight bind

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,307 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

offside front caliper carrier fouling disc slightly.

rear pads possibly incorrect fitment...not covering whole disc face.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 10,292 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

offside front caliper carrier fouling disc slightly.

rear pads possibly incorrect fitment...not covering whole disc face.

Pass 7 Jun 2005 10,025 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2005 10,025 miles

Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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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E224 OEX is a 1987 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 45,794 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 E224 OEX, 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E224 OEX is a 1987 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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