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F549 XSC

1989 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,908 mi
Last recorded81,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 XSC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 81,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Centre stand ground clearance very low

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 81,828 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 81,577 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 81,475 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 81,147 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 80,683 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,746 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,743 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 77,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,752 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

offside rear pillion footrest end missing .

Pass 10 May 2013 75,644 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,157 miles

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

passenger footpegs not functional

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,390 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

slight knock from steering headstock area (no play). rear tyre tread more worn in centre.slight wear in rear brake caliper slide pins .

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,940 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2007 44,931 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 44,329 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 44,321 miles

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

Rear Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

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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F549 XSC is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F549 XSC, 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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F549 XSC is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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