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G879 UEU

1989 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,520 mi
Last recorded64,520 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 UEU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,309 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no chainguard

Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,019 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no chainguard

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,597 miles

slight bind front brake

Fail 31 Jul 2010 44,588 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,665 miles

rear damper weaping oil.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,658 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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G879 UEU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G879 UEU, 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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G879 UEU is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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