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F178 BDT

1988 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,541 mi
Last recorded18,541 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 BDT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 17,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 17,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,166 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 17,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,760 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 15,760 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 15,617 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,617 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,194 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

clutch fluid level low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,021 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 15,021 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,955 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 14,955 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,904 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 14,904 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 13,583 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,146 miles

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

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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F178 BDT is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F178 BDT, 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 F178 BDT registered?

F178 BDT is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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