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A20 VFR

1989 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,076 mi
Last recorded70,076 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 70,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,780 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,341 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,227 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,446 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 63,446 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,258 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 59,230 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 58,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 52,292 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,052 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 50,026 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 49,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 47,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,285 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

offside silencer joint corroded and deteriorated and should be replaced in the near future.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,968 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,458 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

r/h exhaust clamp broken but not leaking at present

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,733 miles

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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A20 VFR is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 40,746 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 A20 VFR, 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VFR registered?

A20 VFR is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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