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L173 WGC

1994 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,538 mi
Last recorded40,538 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR750F35,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 WGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 40,538 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 43,629 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,538 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 40,538 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2016 38,572 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,526 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 16 Feb 2013 36,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,366 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Left hand handlebar grip loose

Left hand switchgear loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wiring harness chafing on lower steering yoke

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,886 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 24,396 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,952 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 17,810 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,418 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 7,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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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L173 WGC is a 1994 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 35,930 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 L173 WGC, 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 32 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L173 WGC is a 1994 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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