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R189 XBU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Grey Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 XBU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,978 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 49,301 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 49,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 49,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 48,985 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 48,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,029 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,029 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,778 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,453 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,443 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,765 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 15,808 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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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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What year was R189 XBU registered?

R189 XBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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