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K40 WLA

1995 Honda VFR750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,874 mi
Last recorded54,874 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR75036,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 WLA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,874 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty INTERMITTENTLY STICKING (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 54,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT FROM FRONT HEADERS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 54,706 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT FROM FRONT HEADERS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 54,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,233 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 53,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,110 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,688 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,345 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,704 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,680 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 30,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 29,739 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 21,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 16,875 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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K40 WLA is a 1995 Honda VFR750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,342 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 K40 WLA, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K40 WLA is a 1995 Honda VFR750, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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