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F998 JGX

1989 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,707 mi
Last recorded35,707 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF998 JGX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 35,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 35,564 miles

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

front tyre slight perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 32,468 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 32,468 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,749 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 31,671 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,671 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,367 miles

Front tyre is perished on side wall

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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F998 JGX is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F998 JGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F998 JGX?

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What year was F998 JGX registered?

F998 JGX is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F998 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F998 JGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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