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M242 DOU

1995 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,650 mi
Last recorded19,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR750F33,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 DOU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 19,650 miles

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 19,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,921 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,921 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,593 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 26,570 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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M242 DOU is a 1995 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,782 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 M242 DOU, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M242 DOU registered?

M242 DOU is a 1995 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M242 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 DOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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