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F164 MGU

1989 Honda VFR750F

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,955 mi
Last recorded48,955 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 MGU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,955 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,282 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,282 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 40,026 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 40,026 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 May 2009 36,256 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 36,256 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,947 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,947 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 35,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,598 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 35,598 miles

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

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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F164 MGU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F164 MGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F164 MGU registered?

F164 MGU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F164 MGU safe to buy?

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