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V740 DUX

1999 Honda Vfr 800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

18,449 mi
Last recorded18,449 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Vfr 80030,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 DUX
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 18,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 18,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 18,447 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam image kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

rear brake pedal pivot requires greasing. slightly stiff but operates as expected

Pass 26 Jun 2023 17,710 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 17,708 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 13,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 13,066 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,130 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 10,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 8,381 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 8,381 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre valve cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2014 6,520 miles

rear brake has vert slight bind not worthy of a fail

Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,471 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clamp missing from rear exhaust, but does not blow nor is it insecure.

rear pads getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2013 6,471 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clamp missing from rear exhaust, but does not blow nor is it insecure.

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 6,376 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 6,176 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 5,736 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2009 5,731 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2008 5,654 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,654 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,739 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2006 4,368 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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V740 DUX is a 1999 Honda Vfr 800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda Vfr 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,454 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 Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V740 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V740 DUX registered?

V740 DUX is a 1999 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V740 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 DUX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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