Honda Vfr750f K (1989)
1989 Honda Vfr750f K
CarHunch analysed 459 real MOT records for the 1989 Honda Vfr750f K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1989 VFR750F is in serious trouble: only 14.4% pass the MOT first time, against the UK average of 80%, and a petrol variant pass rate of just 12.5% is alarming for a bike this age. The good news is dangerous defects are rare at 1.5%, so catastrophic safety issues aren't widespread.
These machines are running 41,694 miles median—relatively low for a 35-year-old—but the 0.15 average failures and 0.4 advisories per vehicle tell you decay is inevitable and widespread across the fleet. Before buying, budget for proper inspection and expect to invest in recommissioning work; this is a classic that demands respect, not a turn-key purchase.
What to check before buying a 1989 Honda Vfr750f K
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 447 | 12.5% | 0.15 |
| Other (2%) | 11 | 92.4% | 0.18 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1989 Honda Vfr750f K vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1989 Honda Vfr750f K vehicles fall between 27,581 and 53,968 miles.
1989 Honda Vfr750f K — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1989 Honda Vfr750f K
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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22.7%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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16.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.1%
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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10.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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10.6%
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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10.6%
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
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9.1%
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989. Counts include advisories and failures.
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