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L499 XHW

1998 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,517 mi
Last recorded19,517 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 XHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f foot peg has part missing

Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,034 miles

o/s/f foot peg has part missing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,187 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 13,187 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 6,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 3,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 3,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 1,345 miles

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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L499 XHW is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L499 XHW, 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 L499 XHW registered?

L499 XHW is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is L499 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L499 XHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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