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K817 KSN

1992 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR75037,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 KSN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,844 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 61,823 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,997 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 55,780 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 54,466 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,174 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 46,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,128 miles

gear lever lose

Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,128 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

gear lever lose

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,595 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,592 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,375 miles

rear light loose

Fail 13 Feb 2008 41,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear light loose

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 35,391 miles

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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K817 KSN is a 1992 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 37,670 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 K817 KSN, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K817 KSN is a 1992 Honda VFR750, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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