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F542 OVT

1988 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,570 mi
Last recorded36,570 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 OVT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,570 miles

Front slight perishing between treads

Fail 19 Jul 2019 36,570 miles

Front slight perishing between treads

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,460 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,645 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,645 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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F542 OVT is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F542 OVT, 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 F542 OVT registered?

F542 OVT is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F542 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F542 OVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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