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E859 TKP

1987 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

54,621 mi
Last recorded54,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR750F45,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 TKP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,621 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 19 May 2017 54,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,775 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,760 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,419 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,419 miles

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,414 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,412 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 42,412 miles

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,818 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,818 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 39,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,859 miles

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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E859 TKP is a 1987 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1987 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 45,794 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 E859 TKP, 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E859 TKP is a 1987 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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The MOT history for E859 TKP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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