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K179 RCW

1992 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,698 mi
Last recorded17,698 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR750F41,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 RCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 17,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 17,511 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 17,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 17,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 16,468 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 16,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 15,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 14,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 14,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,610 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,023 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,563 miles

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 12,563 miles

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,557 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,885 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,720 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,237 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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K179 RCW is a 1992 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K179 RCW, 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 K179 RCW registered?

K179 RCW is a 1992 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K179 RCW safe to buy?

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