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C808 XCG

1986 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,746 mi
Last recorded56,746 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR750F46,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 XCG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 56,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On limit 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 56,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 56,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 53,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,824 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,876 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 50,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,772 miles

Chain excessively tight, adjusted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,773 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 45,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 45,375 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play Front (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play Rear (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,008 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Oct 2013 32,721 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,729 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 28,571 miles

slight play in caliper carrier front

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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C808 XCG is a 1986 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 46,028 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 C808 XCG, 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 40 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C808 XCG registered?

C808 XCG is a 1986 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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