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M598 EWW

1996 Honda VFR750F

Purple Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

1,018 mi
Last recorded1,018 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 EWW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 1,018 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 1,016 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 8 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 4 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 116,148 miles

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

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

slight bind front brake.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,118 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear hub nut. (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

slight bind front brake.

Pass 9 May 2016 114,651 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 114,291 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2012 113,480 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 112,200 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 112,200 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 111,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 110,985 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,235 miles

Clutch fluid low

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 108,147 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Clutch fluid low

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 104,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 104,809 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 94,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 86,247 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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M598 EWW is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Purple with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,151 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 M598 EWW, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M598 EWW is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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