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D766 LEL

1997 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,776 mi
Last recorded46,776 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD766 LEL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 46,776 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,682 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,481 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 40,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,899 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,013 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,110 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 37,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2006 34,313 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 34,313 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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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D766 LEL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,170 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 D766 LEL, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D766 LEL registered?

D766 LEL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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