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G221 XTM

1990 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR750F41,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 XTM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 42,832 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 42,824 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy aftermarket delkovic silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,716 miles

Nearside oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2021 35,699 miles

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

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

Nearside oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,359 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,048 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 30,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,015 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,015 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 28,169 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,023 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 27,023 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,384 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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G221 XTM is a 1990 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G221 XTM, 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 G221 XTM registered?

G221 XTM is a 1990 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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