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G848 JCY

1989 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 JCY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 72,240 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 72,240 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,794 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,454 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,454 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,445 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,615 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 58,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,186 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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G848 JCY is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G848 JCY, 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 G848 JCY registered?

G848 JCY is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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