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J498 HAB

1992 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,747 mi
Last recorded54,747 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR750F41,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 HAB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 54,747 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 54,745 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,539 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 49,485 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,711 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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J498 HAB is a 1992 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,042 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 J498 HAB, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J498 HAB registered?

J498 HAB is a 1992 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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