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ERK 547Y

1983 Honda VF750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

36,535 mi
Last recorded36,535 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Honda VF750F28,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERK 547Y
MakeHonda
ModelVF750F
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,535 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,521 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,460 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyre flat

Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,444 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,042 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF750F?

Based on 2,310 MOT tests across 404 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
404
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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ERK 547Y is a 1983 Honda VF750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Honda VF750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 28,282 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 VF750F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERK 547Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Honda VF750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERK 547Y registered?

ERK 547Y is a 1983 Honda VF750F, first registered on 14 July 1983.

Is ERK 547Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERK 547Y shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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