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E956 JLM

1988 Honda VFR750F-J

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,444 mi
Last recorded78,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F-J42,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F-J
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,444 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and split (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,420 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,414 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,009 miles

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

Rear tyre perished and unevenly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,846 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 74,832 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,222 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 70,182 miles

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

rear tyre cut on tread area no cords exposed

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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E956 JLM is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E956 JLM, 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.

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What year was E956 JLM registered?

E956 JLM is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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