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F429 DKO

1988 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,837 mi
Last recorded43,837 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF429 DKO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,837 miles

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

Very strong smell of petrol but no obvious leak.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 43,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Very strong smell of petrol but no obvious leak.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,625 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 40,625 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,766 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 52,766 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,569 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,349 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,653 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,578 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,002 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,038 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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F429 DKO is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,755 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F429 DKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F429 DKO registered?

F429 DKO is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F429 DKO safe to buy?

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