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L789 MGY

1994 Honda VFR750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,298 mi
Last recorded56,298 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR750R38,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 MGY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 56,298 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

o/s stop light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,298 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

o/s stop light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,107 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 43,062 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,655 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 31,583 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Upper Fork yoke cracked (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

steering slightly twisted

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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L789 MGY is a 1994 Honda VFR750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 38,726 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L789 MGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VFR750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L789 MGY registered?

L789 MGY is a 1994 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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