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L272 WNJ

1994 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR75040,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 WNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,131 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,107 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,739 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,739 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,990 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,990 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,772 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 71,772 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,542 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,624 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 47,624 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,597 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty and will require replacement soon

Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,597 miles

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

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

exhaust system very rusty and will require replacement soon

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,787 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 36,470 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,470 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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L272 WNJ is a 1994 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,127 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 L272 WNJ, 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 32 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L272 WNJ is a 1994 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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