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E505 LBJ

1988 Honda VF750C

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,234 mi
Last recorded34,234 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VF750C23,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 LBJ
MakeHonda
ModelVF750C
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 34,234 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 34,103 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 34,103 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 33,715 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake peddle has some free play border line excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,443 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 32,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,036 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 32,033 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,269 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,269 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 28,919 miles

Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,981 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 25,981 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2007 25,813 miles

clutch fluid level low.

How Reliable is the Honda VF750C?

Based on 4,157 MOT tests across 428 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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E505 LBJ is a 1988 Honda VF750C in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1988 Honda VF750C models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 23,305 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 VF750C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E505 LBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750C typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VF750C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E505 LBJ registered?

E505 LBJ is a 1988 Honda VF750C, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E505 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E505 LBJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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