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L239 WCU

1993 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,290 mi
Last recorded44,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR75035,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 WCU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 44,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,930 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,930 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,822 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,822 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,071 miles

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))

front tyre perishing / cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,071 miles

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

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))

front tyre perishing / cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 22 Mar 2014 37,363 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,628 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,611 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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L239 WCU is a 1993 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L239 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L239 WCU registered?

L239 WCU is a 1993 Honda VFR750, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L239 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L239 WCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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