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M488 MWP

1995 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,289 mi
Last recorded60,289 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR75036,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 MWP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,516 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 42,516 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,614 miles

as before

Fail 8 Aug 2009 35,598 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake lever stiff

Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,965 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,197 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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M488 MWP is a 1995 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,342 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 M488 MWP, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M488 MWP is a 1995 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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