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L778 VLY

1994 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,846 mi
Last recorded72,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR75040,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 VLY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,373 miles

Front Mudguard small split nearside!

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,373 miles

Front Mudguard small split nearside!

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure Brake hose insecure! (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,949 miles

2 puncture repairs in rear tyre (1 in tread groove)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 64,949 miles

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

2 puncture repairs in rear tyre (1 in tread groove)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 56,994 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,320 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,296 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 49,094 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,779 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,048 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,977 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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L778 VLY is a 1994 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L778 VLY, 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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L778 VLY is a 1994 Honda VFR750, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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