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E749 DFJ

1988 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,733 mi
Last recorded74,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE749 DFJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,182 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 73,179 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,573 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,760 miles

slight surface corrosion on fuel tank

slight surface corrosion on rear brake disc

Fail 7 Aug 2013 67,760 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

slight surface corrosion on fuel tank

slight surface corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 31 May 2012 67,677 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 65,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 65,459 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,375 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 60,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,868 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,680 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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E749 DFJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E749 DFJ, 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 E749 DFJ registered?

E749 DFJ is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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