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R236 XTR

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,664 mi
Last recorded132,664 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 XTR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,085 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,134 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 130,134 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handle bar grips becoming loose very slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2020 127,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 124,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 122,365 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,598 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 11,745 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 11,745 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 114,762 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 110,087 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 89,369 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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R236 XTR is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R236 XTR, 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 R236 XTR registered?

R236 XTR is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R236 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 XTR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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