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G187 APL

1989 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,186 mi
Last recorded24,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 APL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 24,186 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre oversize

Pass 16 Jul 2025 22,689 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 22,689 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 21,836 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 21,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,499 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 21,483 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 21,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,175 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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G187 APL is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G187 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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What year was G187 APL registered?

G187 APL is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G187 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G187 APL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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