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F170 NPV

1988 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 NPV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,480 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 60,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,989 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,989 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,811 miles

front tyre has slight perishing in tyre treads

Pass 21 May 2009 56,129 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 56,092 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 55,369 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,233 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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F170 NPV 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 70%.

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 F170 NPV, 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 F170 NPV registered?

F170 NPV is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F170 NPV safe to buy?

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