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G883 ABW

1990 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,688 mi
Last recorded64,688 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda Vfr50,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 ABW
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 64,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 61,523 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,727 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 54,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 52,269 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

o/s/r footrest damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,125 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,625 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,657 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 50,595 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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G883 ABW is a 1990 Honda Vfr in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 50,419 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G883 ABW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G883 ABW registered?

G883 ABW is a 1990 Honda Vfr, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G883 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G883 ABW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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