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G59 UPX

1989 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,168 mi
Last recorded73,168 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 UPX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 73,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 73,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 73,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,580 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 69,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 68,228 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 67,796 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 67,786 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2017 67,753 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 67,753 miles

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

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pin missing from brake torque arm (6.2.1h)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 67,585 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 67,585 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on side light (1.1.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on tail light (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 85,687 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,344 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,773 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,502 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 56,699 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,197 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 54,087 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,645 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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G59 UPX is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G59 UPX, 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 G59 UPX registered?

G59 UPX is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is G59 UPX safe to buy?

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