MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,722 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?
Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R838 LGN is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R838 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R838 LGN registered?
R838 LGN is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R838 LGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R838 LGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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