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L473 LFR

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 LFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,405 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 49,405 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Front Brake Disc O/Side Close to Fork Slider

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,280 miles

rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 27,292 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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L473 LFR is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L473 LFR, 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 L473 LFR registered?

L473 LFR is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is L473 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L473 LFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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