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M138 MDV

1995 Honda VFR750R

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,229 mi
Last recorded60,229 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR750R33,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 MDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,229 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,310 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,566 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,352 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyre split in tread

Pass 28 May 2016 72,342 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,097 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 72,097 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

UNable to check Exhaust as bike would not run

Pass 10 May 2014 71,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,198 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 22 May 2013 70,198 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,545 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,545 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 64,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,393 miles

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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M138 MDV is a 1995 Honda VFR750R in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 33,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M138 MDV, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR750R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M138 MDV registered?

M138 MDV is a 1995 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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