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E545 EPE

1987 Honda VF1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,431 mi
Last recorded33,431 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Honda VF1000F36,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE545 EPE
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000F
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,431 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front brake reservoir fluid level window deteriorated but not leaking

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside engine mount missing a bolt but still secure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,295 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering mirror hitting screen (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,758 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 May 2008 26,639 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

REAR BRAKE HAS PAST THE TEST BUT APPEARS TO BE WEARING ONE PAD MORE THAN THE OTHER

FRONT BRAKE DID PASS THE MOT BUT LEVER SNAPPED OFF ROCKING BIKE TO GET IT OUT OF ROLLING ROAD

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,352 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,871 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF1000F?

Based on 1,732 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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E545 EPE is a 1987 Honda VF1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,254 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 VF1000F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E545 EPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF1000F typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E545 EPE registered?

E545 EPE is a 1987 Honda VF1000F, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E545 EPE safe to buy?

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