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G101 APL

1989 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,449 mi
Last recorded46,449 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 APL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,080 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,080 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,929 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,489 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside grip slightly loose

Fail 24 Sep 2011 43,489 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside grip slightly loose

Pass 7 May 2010 43,482 miles

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

clutch lever deformed slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,466 miles

throttle return quite slow on lock ,acceptable at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2009 43,466 miles

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

throttle return quite slow on lock ,acceptable at time of test

Pass 28 May 2008 43,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 43,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 43,158 miles

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

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

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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G101 APL 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 75%.

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 G101 APL, 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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G101 APL is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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