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K225 VBV

1993 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,550 mi
Last recorded56,550 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR750F36,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK225 VBV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,550 miles

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

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

centre stand corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,613 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 54,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 53,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,493 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 51,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,302 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,302 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey manifold (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,008 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2014 45,947 miles

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

drive chain dry advise oil or similar

Fail 23 May 2014 45,947 miles

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

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

drive chain dry advise oil or similar

Pass 30 May 2013 44,811 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 44,809 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

drive chain dry

non standard exhaust fitted not considered excessiveley noisey

Pass 2 May 2012 43,814 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

drive chain dry advise oil or similar

Pass 25 May 2011 43,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 43,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,204 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,223 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,208 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 40,558 miles

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

Steering head bearings slightly notchy in the straight ahead position.

Pass 16 May 2007 39,052 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 37,199 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 3,717 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

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

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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K225 VBV is a 1993 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,672 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 K225 VBV, 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 33 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K225 VBV is a 1993 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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