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R45 BLS

1998 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,857 mi
Last recorded48,857 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR750F33,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 BLS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 48,857 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 45,299 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 44,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 43,244 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 41,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,864 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 40,489 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,514 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,464 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,079 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,735 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,966 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 20,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,861 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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R45 BLS is a 1998 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R45 BLS, 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 R45 BLS registered?

R45 BLS is a 1998 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R45 BLS safe to buy?

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