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H59 CGV

1990 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,496 mi
Last recorded23,496 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR750F41,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 CGV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 23,496 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 23,490 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 23,481 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

gear lever loose

Fail 31 Oct 2023 23,481 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 23,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 22,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 20,161 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 20,161 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 18,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 9,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 3,554 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 93,697 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,687 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 89,222 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,048 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,648 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 72,721 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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H59 CGV is a 1990 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 41,500 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 H59 CGV, 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 36 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 H59 CGV registered?

H59 CGV is a 1990 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H59 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H59 CGV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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