MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was R749 BLC registered?
R749 BLC is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R749 BLC safe to buy?
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