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E405 REW

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,298 mi
Last recorded37,298 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE405 REW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 37,298 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 37,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 37,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 37,163 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 37,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 37,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 37,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,008 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 36,976 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,882 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2015 36,804 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,686 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,520 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 36,520 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,416 miles

50% of rear light not working (one of two bulbs)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,873 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,608 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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E405 REW is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E405 REW, 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 E405 REW registered?

E405 REW is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E405 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E405 REW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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