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H847 HLH

1991 Honda VFR750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,269 mi
Last recorded49,269 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR75032,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH847 HLH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,269 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 49,269 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,810 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 48,810 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,567 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,566 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,284 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,134 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,490 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,144 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,139 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wheel incorrectly fitted see arrow on rim marked yellow causing tyre rotation incorrect

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,499 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 37,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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H847 HLH is a 1991 Honda VFR750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,883 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H847 HLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H847 HLH registered?

H847 HLH is a 1991 Honda VFR750, first registered on 20 April 1991.

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