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E845 HLY

1988 Honda VFR750F-J

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,081 mi
Last recorded49,081 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F-J42,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE845 HLY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F-J
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,081 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 49,081 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking on lock due to tight/routing of cables (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 47,235 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F-J?

Based on 487 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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E845 HLY is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750F-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 42,150 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-J fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E845 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F-J typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VFR750F-J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E845 HLY registered?

E845 HLY is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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