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R749 BLC

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,658 mi
Last recorded53,658 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 BLC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 53,658 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 52,490 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 52,472 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 51,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,579 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 47,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,779 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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R749 BLC is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R749 BLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R749 BLC registered?

R749 BLC is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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