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F844 FVO

1988 Honda Unknown

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,240 mi
Last recorded18,240 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda Unknown20,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 FVO
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 18,240 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 17,938 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front perished side wall

Pass 25 May 2024 15,914 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 15,849 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 14,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 14,548 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 14,193 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 13,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 13,799 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 12,888 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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F844 FVO is a 1988 Honda Unknown in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,377 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F844 FVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F844 FVO registered?

F844 FVO is a 1988 Honda Unknown, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F844 FVO safe to buy?

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Does F844 FVO have outstanding finance?

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