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C174 HGJ

1992 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR750F41,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 HGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 91,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,764 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,912 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 88,470 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 88,470 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,155 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,471 miles

Suspect rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,471 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

rear tyre showing signs of starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,238 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,719 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,719 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 84,408 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,304 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 82,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,088 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,088 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,195 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,315 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,316 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,926 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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C174 HGJ is a 1992 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,042 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 C174 HGJ, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C174 HGJ registered?

C174 HGJ is a 1992 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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