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E713 AAW

1987 Honda VF1000R

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,995 mi
Last recorded19,995 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Honda VF1000R18,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE713 AAW
MakeHonda
ModelVF1000R
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,995 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,696 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 18,696 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted handle bat hits clocks, damage present (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

choke cable adjuster locknut loose

popping noise from engine, doesn't sound like its running well

Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

gear change lever adjuster loose

horn mount loose

os coolant leak from threaded union

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 1 Sep 2012
Fail 1 Sep 2012

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,595 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 18,319 miles

Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,319 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF1000R?

Based on 1,008 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
191
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease 5
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E713 AAW is a 1987 Honda VF1000R in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 18,319 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 VF1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E713 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E713 AAW registered?

E713 AAW is a 1987 Honda VF1000R, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E713 AAW safe to buy?

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