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K493 ARE

1992 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,480 mi
Last recorded34,480 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR750F41,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 ARE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,480 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 33,656 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 31,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,287 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,680 miles

Centre Front Inner Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,325 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 16,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,565 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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K493 ARE is a 1992 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K493 ARE, 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 K493 ARE registered?

K493 ARE is a 1992 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K493 ARE safe to buy?

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