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G291 SCG

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 SCG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,668 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 62,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 62,286 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,131 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,131 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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G291 SCG is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G291 SCG, 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 G291 SCG registered?

G291 SCG is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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