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F201 RUU

1989 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,521 mi
Last recorded33,521 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 RUU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,521 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,670 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front n/s footrest spring not connected

rear torque arm bush worn

all fairing and screen insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,655 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front n/s footrest spring not connected

rear torque arm bush worn

all fairing and screen insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2008 30,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 30,157 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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F201 RUU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F201 RUU, 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 F201 RUU registered?

F201 RUU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F201 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 RUU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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