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G989 MAV

1989 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,303 mi
Last recorded39,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 MAV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,303 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 39,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 38,330 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 38,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 38,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 38,322 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,961 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated some clamps missing, and non permenant repairs. But overall ok condition. (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated some clamps missing, and non permenant repairs. But overall ok condition. (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 35,960 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded Brake pad backing corroded/delaminated (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated some clamps missing, and non permenant repairs. But overall ok condition. (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated some clamps missing, and non permenant repairs. But overall ok condition. (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,310 miles

REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,310 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,652 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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G989 MAV is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G989 MAV, 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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G989 MAV is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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