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G194 KAG

1989 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 KAG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 51,746 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 51,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel oil on brake disc (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 49,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,439 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 47,064 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 47,064 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 45,821 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 May 2014 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,721 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,836 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,446 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,344 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,708 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 29,707 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,155 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 24,887 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,986 miles

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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G194 KAG is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G194 KAG, 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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G194 KAG is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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