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F720 GKL

1989 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,628 mi
Last recorded74,628 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 GKL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 74,628 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,319 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,319 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 62,250 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,065 miles

Offside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 59,573 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 59,573 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,872 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,409 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

frame welded at footrest hanger.

front tyre only s-rated.

l.h. lock slightly restricted by cables.

n/s footrest hanger welded.

number plate cracked.

o/s fairing fixings missing.

o/s handlebar slightly bent.

rear tyre plugged.

sidewall split on rear tyre.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 56,409 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

frame welded at n/s footrest hanger.

front tyre is only s-rated.

l.h. lock slightly restricted by cables.

n/s rider footrest hanger welded.

number plate cracked.

o/s fairing bolts missing.

rear brake binding slightly.

rear tyre plugged.

split in rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,607 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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F720 GKL is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F720 GKL, 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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F720 GKL is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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