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F817 NOY

1988 Honda VFR750R

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,519 mi
Last recorded8,519 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750R19,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 NOY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 8,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 8,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 8,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 6,831 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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F817 NOY is a 1988 Honda VFR750R in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 19,800 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F817 NOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VFR750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F817 NOY registered?

F817 NOY is a 1988 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is F817 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F817 NOY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F817 NOY have outstanding finance?

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