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E537 TDA

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 TDA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 48,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,897 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 51,498 miles

Both rear direction indicator slightly insecure

Front Tyre has slight age cracking in part of the tread

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

Pass 14 May 2018 49,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 30,351 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 25,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 23,834 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 21,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,233 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 11,416 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 7,779 miles

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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E537 TDA is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E537 TDA, 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 E537 TDA registered?

E537 TDA is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E537 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E537 TDA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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