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G23 FVW

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,151 mi
Last recorded22,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 FVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,151 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 22,120 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,368 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 21,348 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 21,339 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2010 21,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 20,731 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 20,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 20,418 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 19,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,845 miles

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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G23 FVW is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 33,295 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 G23 FVW, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G23 FVW registered?

G23 FVW is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is G23 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 FVW shows 12 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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