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K742 SLD

1993 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,403 mi
Last recorded32,403 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR75035,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 SLD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 32,403 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 32,403 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 31,455 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort NEAR ACCEPTABLE LIMIT. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 31,440 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,685 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 28,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 26,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,463 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 23,463 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 22,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 22,047 miles

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

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

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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K742 SLD is a 1993 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 35,336 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 K742 SLD, 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 33 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K742 SLD registered?

K742 SLD is a 1993 Honda VFR750, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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