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E229 KOY

1988 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,249 mi
Last recorded9,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 KOY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 9,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 9,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 9,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 9,202 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 9,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 9,194 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 9,185 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 9,174 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 9,174 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,591 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 8,390 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,180 miles

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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E229 KOY is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E229 KOY, 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 E229 KOY registered?

E229 KOY is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E229 KOY safe to buy?

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