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G898 XWS

1998 Honda VFR750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,108 mi
Last recorded48,108 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR75039,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,108 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE. (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 48,108 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE. (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,272 miles

Offside Front fork leg slightly pitted

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 44,272 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front fork leg slightly pitted

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,596 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 74,596 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,591 miles

Both fork dust seals deteriorated

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,573 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Fork dust seals deteriorated and broken up

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,093 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 59,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 59,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 58,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,061 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 57,998 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,693 miles

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How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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G898 XWS is a 1998 Honda VFR750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,861 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G898 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G898 XWS is a 1998 Honda VFR750, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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