CarVerify

Free Car Check

H285 BCA

1991 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR750F40,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 BCA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,499 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre worn uneven

left side handlebar slightly distorted but function not impaired

Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 45,268 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 45,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 44,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,945 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 41,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,851 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,814 miles

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

L/H fairing not fitted correctly

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 36,803 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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H285 BCA is a 1991 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 40,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H285 BCA, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H285 BCA?

You can check the full history of H285 BCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H285 BCA registered?

H285 BCA is a 1991 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 July 1991.

Is H285 BCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 BCA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H285 BCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H285 BCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.