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E587 TFL

1998 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,563 mi
Last recorded58,563 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR75039,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 TFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,563 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 58,563 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 55,836 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,974 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,974 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 50,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside handlebar slightly deformed

Pass 25 May 2012 50,107 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 48,948 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,948 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,924 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,913 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,556 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,727 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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E587 TFL is a 1998 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,861 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E587 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E587 TFL registered?

E587 TFL is a 1998 Honda VFR750, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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