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L13 GWA

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,851 mi
Last recorded44,851 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 GWA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,851 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 44,851 miles

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,338 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,338 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,079 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 44,079 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,360 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

no rear left footrest fitted, but also no rear seat fitted so ok

Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

no rear left footrest fitted, but also no rear seat fitted so ok

Fail 7 Jul 2012 63,684 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,684 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,441 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2007 57,431 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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L13 GWA is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L13 GWA, 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 L13 GWA registered?

L13 GWA is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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