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L189 DAB

1994 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,391 mi
Last recorded58,391 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR750F35,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 DAB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,391 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.2c)

Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight links in rear chain (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 58,391 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20kgf with brake not applied (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.2c)

Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight links in rear chain (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,261 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 5,599 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Sep 2015 5,599 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

clutch dragging

front tyre slightly perished

gear lever insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,594 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel tank rusty

gear lever loose

Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel tank rusty

gear lever loose

Pass 3 May 2013 52,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 47,611 miles

Advise gear lever slightly loose

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,490 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 45,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 45,111 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,108 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,491 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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L189 DAB is a 1994 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L189 DAB, 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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L189 DAB is a 1994 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 8 July 1994.

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