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F203 RUU

1989 Honda VFR750F

Multi-colour Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,502 mi
Last recorded48,502 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 RUU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,643 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,606 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear Valves Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 45,712 miles

Central Lower exhaust clamps missing but system not leaking

Pass 29 May 2018 44,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 44,718 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,804 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 423,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,339 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,851 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 41,851 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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F203 RUU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Multi-colour with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F203 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 F203 RUU registered?

F203 RUU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 25 February 1989.

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