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H490 PRD

1999 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,205 mi
Last recorded58,205 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR750F42,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 PRD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 58,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 57,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 55,026 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 54,150 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 53,335 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 51,860 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,677 miles

Centre stand mounts loose

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,640 miles

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

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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H490 PRD is a 1999 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 42,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H490 PRD, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H490 PRD registered?

H490 PRD is a 1999 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is H490 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 PRD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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