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E381 XGN

1988 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 XGN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,268 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,685 miles

slight play in rear caliper mounts

Fail 13 Sep 2011 68,653 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

slight play in rear caliper mounts

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,868 miles

The rear grab handle is loose & insecure.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,867 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

The rear grab handle is loose & insecure.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,969 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,969 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,519 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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E381 XGN is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E381 XGN, 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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E381 XGN is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 May 1988.

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