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G279 LCW

1990 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,189 mi
Last recorded64,189 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR750F41,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 LCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 64,189 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 63,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 62,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 60,077 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 57,657 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 57,657 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick REAR (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 52,379 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s FRONT (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,311 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 50,311 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied front (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,346 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 42,041 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 42,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,270 miles

Clutch Fluid very low †/ Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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G279 LCW is a 1990 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G279 LCW, 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 G279 LCW registered?

G279 LCW is a 1990 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G279 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 LCW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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