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F975 BFL

1989 Honda VFR750R

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,353 mi
Last recorded18,353 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750R16,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 BFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 18,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 18,087 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 17,816 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 17,809 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam stuck on (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 17,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 16,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,435 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,575 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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F975 BFL is a 1989 Honda VFR750R in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F975 BFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F975 BFL registered?

F975 BFL is a 1989 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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