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E978 PFV

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,318 mi
Last recorded47,318 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE978 PFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 47,318 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 47,307 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,493 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,493 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,749 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,251 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,146 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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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E978 PFV is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E978 PFV, 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 E978 PFV registered?

E978 PFV is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E978 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E978 PFV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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