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E285 GWK

1988 Honda VFR750F

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,584 mi
Last recorded57,584 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 GWK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,584 miles

front brake low reserve travel

no mirrors fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 51,979 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,979 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,073 miles

flat on rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2008 51,064 miles

Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

flat on rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,975 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 50,961 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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 GWK is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GWK, 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 E285 GWK registered?

E285 GWK is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E285 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E285 GWK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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