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G135 VJN

1989 Honda VFR750F

Multi-colour Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

17,097 mi
Last recorded17,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 VJN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 17,097 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 16,090 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 16,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 11,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 4,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,460 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,460 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,626 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,768 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,341 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 49,406 miles

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

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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G135 VJN is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Multi-colour with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G135 VJN, 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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G135 VJN is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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