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R498 WAK

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,526 mi
Last recorded18,526 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 WAK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,526 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 15,978 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,727 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (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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R498 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R498 WAK, 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 R498 WAK registered?

R498 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R498 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 WAK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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