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E985 RUH

1988 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,134 mi
Last recorded43,134 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 RUH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,134 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 43,114 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,816 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,816 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,864 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,859 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,231 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,737 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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E985 RUH is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E985 RUH, 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 E985 RUH registered?

E985 RUH is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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