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E443 DEV

1988 Honda VFR750F

Bronze Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

357 mi
Last recorded357 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE443 DEV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 357 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 357 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 1 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork stanchions pitted (2.3.1)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked (1.3.3a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired All indicators flashing dim then bright (1.5.3a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired No clear dipped beam pattern (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking when steering is turned (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front brake fluid reservoir inspection windows obscured

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork stanchions pitted (2.3.1)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked (1.3.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded

main beam tell tale not fitted

no indicator tell tale fitted

no speedo fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2013

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded

main beam tell tale not fitted

no indicator tell tale fitted

no speedo fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,532 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,511 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,690 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

slight play in rear caliper ..

Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,688 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,732 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,725 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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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E443 DEV is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Bronze with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E443 DEV, 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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E443 DEV is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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