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F437 PLW

1989 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,857 mi
Last recorded57,857 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 PLW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,857 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

one rear position bulb not working

Fail 16 Feb 2013 57,849 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake rubbing

one rear position bulb not working

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,004 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,974 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 4,677 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,928 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 33,782 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 33,782 miles

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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F437 PLW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F437 PLW, 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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F437 PLW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 13 February 1989.

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