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G531 BBX

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG531 BBX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,592 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 89,592 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,878 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear brake caliper sliders slightly worn

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 85,840 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear brake caliper sliders slightly worn

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,496 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 74,889 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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G531 BBX is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G531 BBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G531 BBX registered?

G531 BBX is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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