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F49 FVO

1988 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,154 mi
Last recorded40,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 FVO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,534 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front foot peg bent

Fail 16 Jul 2022 39,508 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front foot peg bent

Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,982 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 38,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 38,934 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,019 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 35,019 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Left handle bar is slightly bent

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,417 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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F49 FVO is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in White 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 F49 FVO, 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 F49 FVO registered?

F49 FVO is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F49 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F49 FVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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