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E852 AHR

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 AHR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 42,869 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 41,242 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,514 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 18,514 miles

Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,475 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 16,475 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,474 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 16,474 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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E852 AHR is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E852 AHR, 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 E852 AHR registered?

E852 AHR is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E852 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E852 AHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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