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J982 GAL

1992 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,155 mi
Last recorded67,155 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR750F41,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ982 GAL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,155 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 201,625 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 67,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,855 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,213 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,213 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 64,002 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 63,981 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,924 miles

only 1 of 2 rear lights working.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,851 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 45,844 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 40,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,217 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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J982 GAL is a 1992 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,042 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 J982 GAL, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J982 GAL registered?

J982 GAL is a 1992 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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