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F690 BOL

1989 Honda VFR750R

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,848 mi
Last recorded38,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750R16,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 BOL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 38,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,578 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 37,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 37,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,918 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,656 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,163 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 May 2012 33,794 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 May 2012 33,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 32,300 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 32,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 31,461 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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F690 BOL is a 1989 Honda VFR750R in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 16,070 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F690 BOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Honda VFR750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F690 BOL registered?

F690 BOL is a 1989 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F690 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F690 BOL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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