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E309 FNU

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,582 mi
Last recorded14,582 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

RegistrationE309 FNU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 14,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 13,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 12,977 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 12,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 10,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 10,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,510 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 10,510 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 10,362 miles

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

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

steering head bearings slightly rough at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,153 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 10,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is fractured front pad breaking up (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is fractured rear pad breaking up (3.1.5)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 9,975 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,549 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

RH silencer slightly loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,201 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

throttle slighley stiff but returns okay at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,636 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 8,636 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,613 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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E309 FNU is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E309 FNU, 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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E309 FNU is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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