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H784 YYW

1990 Honda VFR750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR750R26,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH784 YYW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,597 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,542 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,149 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 67,134 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,820 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,632 miles

Offside Front slight distorsion to offside front brake disc

Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,632 miles

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,183 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

light binding on rear brake

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,178 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,949 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,685 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,685 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 60,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 58,524 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 58,524 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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H784 YYW is a 1990 Honda VFR750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 26,810 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H784 YYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Honda VFR750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H784 YYW registered?

H784 YYW is a 1990 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H784 YYW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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