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G491 YJS

1990 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,241 mi
Last recorded62,241 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR750F41,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 YJS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 62,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 61,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 61,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,990 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,279 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,735 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,734 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 52,049 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,119 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,103 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,354 miles

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

rear brake binding slighly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 45,566 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,506 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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G491 YJS is a 1990 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 41,500 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 G491 YJS, 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 36 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G491 YJS registered?

G491 YJS is a 1990 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G491 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G491 YJS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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