MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
dip/main beam switch tight to operate
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated banjo brake fitting (3.2.B3b)
head light mask/converters fitted
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
neutral light not working
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?
Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 XBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Grey with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1997 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,170 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 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 R189 XBU, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R189 XBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 August 1997.
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