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F180 BJL

1988 Honda VFR750F

Multi-colour Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,112 mi
Last recorded45,112 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF180 BJL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 45,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced up to 50% inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,921 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,057 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 40,304 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 38,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 38,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,360 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,081 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,701 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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F180 BJL is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Multi-colour with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F180 BJL, 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 F180 BJL registered?

F180 BJL is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F180 BJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F180 BJL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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