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L588 HKM

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,888 mi
Last recorded36,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 HKM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 36,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 35,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,690 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 32,632 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake pipe clips not very good

Pass 24 May 2011 32,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 32,344 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 30,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 29,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,446 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,446 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,595 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 16,589 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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L588 HKM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,170 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 L588 HKM, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L588 HKM registered?

L588 HKM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is L588 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 HKM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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