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M488 WFY

1994 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,366 mi
Last recorded28,366 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR750F35,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 WFY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 28,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 27,602 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 27,602 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose connection leaking Damp with brake fluid from banjo sealing washers (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 25,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 25,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 25,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,887 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 34,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 34,234 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,848 miles

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

front wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2008 23,135 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

small cracks started to appear in front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 20,143 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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M488 WFY is a 1994 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 35,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M488 WFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M488 WFY registered?

M488 WFY is a 1994 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M488 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 WFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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