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L32 XLM

1998 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,435 mi
Last recorded61,435 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR75039,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 XLM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 61,435 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake rod worn, but not excessively pad rod (1.1.15 (b))

Front fairing bolts missing slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing and damping affected slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,094 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 50,094 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,869 miles

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,843 miles

Front brake slight binding

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,839 miles

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

gear lever badly worn on splines

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 48,815 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 45,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,057 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,622 miles

slight movement in rear axle

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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L32 XLM is a 1998 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L32 XLM, 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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L32 XLM is a 1998 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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