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F215 LMW

1989 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 LMW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,688 miles

Various components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 50,686 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Various components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,606 miles

both sides front brake hose lower ferrules slightly corroded(n/s worse)

frame getting rusty towards rear end

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,037 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear ends of frame

Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

slight corrosion to rear ends of frame

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,015 miles

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

cut in front tyre less than 25mm

Pass 1 May 2010 48,292 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 48,292 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,137 miles

1 of 2 rear position lamps not working

Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,099 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 40,147 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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F215 LMW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F215 LMW, 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 F215 LMW registered?

F215 LMW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F215 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F215 LMW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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