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E481 JJH

1988 Honda VFR750F-J

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,065 mi
Last recorded46,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F-J42,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 JJH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F-J
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 46,065 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,331 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 44,330 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,810 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 41,642 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,642 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F-J?

Based on 487 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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E481 JJH is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750F-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 42,150 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-J fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E481 JJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F-J typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VFR750F-J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E481 JJH registered?

E481 JJH is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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