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G729 YVW

1989 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,642 mi
Last recorded59,642 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 YVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 59,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,242 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 59,242 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,096 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 56,262 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 56,259 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,133 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,929 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 50,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,729 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 36,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,592 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 32,352 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,881 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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G729 YVW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G729 YVW, 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 G729 YVW registered?

G729 YVW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G729 YVW safe to buy?

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