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F423 KGW

1988 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,024 mi
Last recorded74,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR750F43,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 KGW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,916 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,394 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 68,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,533 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 67,533 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,915 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 65,927 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 65,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,573 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,045 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 58,188 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 54,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,826 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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F423 KGW is a 1988 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,755 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 F423 KGW, 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 38 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F423 KGW registered?

F423 KGW is a 1988 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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