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E285 ARJ

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,853 mi
Last recorded52,853 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 ARJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 52,853 miles

clutch lever short

Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,712 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,033 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,501 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,501 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,923 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,875 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,223 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,335 miles

throttle slow return

Fail 9 Apr 2010 41,335 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

throttle slow return

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 39,531 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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E285 ARJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E285 ARJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E285 ARJ registered?

E285 ARJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E285 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E285 ARJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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