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F501 FSS

1988 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,996 mi
Last recorded44,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 FSS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2009 44,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front fairing showing sharp edges due to screen missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,996 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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F501 FSS is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F501 FSS, 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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How do I check the history of F501 FSS?

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What year was F501 FSS registered?

F501 FSS is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F501 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 FSS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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