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F491 SPJ

1989 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,183 mi
Last recorded50,183 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 SPJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 50,183 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 45,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,077 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,063 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,726 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,692 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,525 miles

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

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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F491 SPJ is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Black 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 F491 SPJ, 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 F491 SPJ registered?

F491 SPJ is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F491 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F491 SPJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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