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E974 KAE

1987 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,230 mi
Last recorded47,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR750F45,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE974 KAE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,230 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 46,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 45,903 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 45,903 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Wrong speed rating and is a tubed tyre on a tubeless rim (4.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Wrong speed rating (4.1.1)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 45,810 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure Mounting bush missing (3.2.A1j)

Brake reaction bracket insecure Locking device missing. (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust flanges corroded (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,641 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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E974 KAE is a 1987 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E974 KAE, 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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What year was E974 KAE registered?

E974 KAE is a 1987 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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