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L815 HEN

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,817 mi
Last recorded35,817 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL815 HEN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 34,602 miles

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

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

nearside switch gear loose

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,255 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks from rear cam cover,oil filter area

Fail 22 Mar 2012 34,254 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

centre stand insecure (bolt missing)

oil leaks from rear cam cover,oil filter area

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,942 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 90,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 89,812 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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L815 HEN 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 L815 HEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L815 HEN registered?

L815 HEN is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is L815 HEN safe to buy?

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