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M742 ERG

1994 Honda VF750C

Purple Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda VF750C20,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 ERG
MakeHonda
ModelVF750C
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,714 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 52,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,188 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,188 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,570 miles

Front front tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2017 51,570 miles

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

Front front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 46,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,525 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,963 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 42,751 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 37,940 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,285 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,284 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Honda VF750C?

Based on 4,157 MOT tests across 428 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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M742 ERG is a 1994 Honda VF750C in Purple with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 Honda VF750C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 20,826 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 VF750C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M742 ERG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750C typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VF750C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M742 ERG registered?

M742 ERG is a 1994 Honda VF750C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M742 ERG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M742 ERG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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