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E38 CFJ

1988 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,369 mi
Last recorded44,369 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 CFJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2021 44,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 44,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 44,367 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 43,389 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 42,668 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,668 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,993 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,225 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,546 miles

Slight bind on both brakes

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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E38 CFJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E38 CFJ, 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 E38 CFJ registered?

E38 CFJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E38 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 CFJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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