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E844 HLY

1988 Honda VFR750F-J

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F-J42,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE844 HLY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F-J
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,383 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,378 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 89,356 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 84,223 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F-J?

Based on 487 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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E844 HLY is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750F-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 42,150 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-J fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E844 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F-J typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VFR750F-J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E844 HLY registered?

E844 HLY is a 1988 Honda VFR750F-J, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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