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G742 JKW

1989 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,651 mi
Last recorded25,651 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 JKW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 25,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,377 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 25,370 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 25,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,098 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,463 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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G742 JKW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G742 JKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G742 JKW registered?

G742 JKW is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G742 JKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G742 JKW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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