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G491 TSU

1990 Honda VFR750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,559 mi
Last recorded28,559 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR75045,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 TSU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,559 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 28,370 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,805 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 27,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 27,157 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,142 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,584 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 20,584 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 13,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 13,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,865 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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G491 TSU is a 1990 Honda VFR750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 45,065 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G491 TSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G491 TSU registered?

G491 TSU is a 1990 Honda VFR750, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G491 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G491 TSU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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