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1988 Honda Vfr750 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vfr750 models manufactured in 1988, based on 73 real MOT test results.

67.1%
Pass Rate
32.9%
Fail Rate
73
Total Tests
39,927
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1988 Honda Vfr750 MOT Analysis

The 1988 Honda Vfr750 has an MOT pass rate of 67.1% based on 73 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 39,927 miles on the odometer. With a 32.9% failure rate, the 1988 Vfr750 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1988 Honda Vfr750 is Motorcycle audible warning (Horn), responsible for 1.4% of failures. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400.

⚠ Based on limited data (73 tests)

Top failures specific to 1988 models only. The overall Vfr750 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 1.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)1.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 39,927 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.34% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.341.4%1

Mileage Statistics

39,927
Mean
48,818
Median
28,000
25th Percentile
68,969
75th Percentile
8.24% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1988 Honda Vfr750 has an MOT pass rate of 67.1% based on 73 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 39,927 miles on the odometer. With a 32.9% failure rate, the 1988 Vfr750 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1988 Honda Vfr750, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle audible warning (horn): Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 39,927 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 1988 Honda Vfr750 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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