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K260 VBV

1993 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,415 mi
Last recorded50,415 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR750F36,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK260 VBV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,415 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,415 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,013 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,449 miles

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,693 miles

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

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

Rear small cuts in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,712 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,359 miles

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

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

chain dry

exhaust noisey

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,359 miles

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

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

chain dry

exhaust noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 50,554 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,981 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fairing loose o/s

rear tyre valve very close to caliper

throttle slightly sticky

Fail 4 Aug 2011 42,981 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fairing loose o/s

rear tyre valve very close to caliper

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,281 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 35,281 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,135 miles

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

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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K260 VBV is a 1993 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K260 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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K260 VBV is a 1993 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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