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H289 BAU

2005 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,481 mi
Last recorded9,481 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR750F26,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 BAU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 9,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 7 May 2011 9,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 891 miles

rear tyre near limit

Fail 3 Dec 2007 883 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

rear tyre near limit

Pass 8 Nov 2006 2,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 407,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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H289 BAU is a 2005 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,914 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 H289 BAU, 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 21 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H289 BAU registered?

H289 BAU is a 2005 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is H289 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H289 BAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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