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E321 TYJ

1988 Honda VFR750R

Multi-colour Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,488 mi
Last recorded60,488 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750R19,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE321 TYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,194 miles

Rear position lamp 50%

security offside headlamp

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,799 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,722 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,615 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively caliper mounting ring (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on right hand side, unevenly worn (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,991 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake torque arm pivots have slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,987 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake torque arm pivots have slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,536 miles

Rear brake torque arm pivots have slight play

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 May 2014 56,531 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear brake torque arm pivots have slight play

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 56,086 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

front brake reservoir over full

Pass 28 May 2012 55,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front fender / slightly loose

Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,819 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 May 2009 52,632 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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E321 TYJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750R in Multi-colour with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 19,800 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E321 TYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VFR750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E321 TYJ registered?

E321 TYJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E321 TYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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