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G177 YBW

1990 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,412 mi
Last recorded71,412 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR750F41,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 YBW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,412 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 71,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,206 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 62,206 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,135 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 57,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,969 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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 23 Jul 2015 52,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,619 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 51,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,475 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,146 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 46,835 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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G177 YBW is a 1990 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 41,500 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 G177 YBW, 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 36 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G177 YBW registered?

G177 YBW is a 1990 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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