CarVerify

Free Car Check

E170 NTC

2002 Honda VFR750R

Multi-colour Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,739 mi
Last recorded4,739 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 NTC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 4,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 4,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 4,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 4,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 4,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 4,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 4,225 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 3,839 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle slow to return on offside steering lock

Fail 24 Feb 2014 3,655 miles

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

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

Nearside handlebar grip loose

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle slow to return on offside lock

Pass 24 Feb 2014 3,655 miles

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

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

Nearside handlebar grip loose

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle slow to return on offside lock

Pass 10 Mar 2012 3,522 miles

Throttle slow to return on offside steering lock

Pass 19 Mar 2011 2,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 2,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Throttle slow to return

Fail 26 Mar 2010 2,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Throttle slow to return

Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 1,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 1,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 1,003 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Full Honda VFR750R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E170 NTC is a 2002 Honda VFR750R in Multi-colour with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E170 NTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E170 NTC?

You can check the full history of E170 NTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E170 NTC registered?

E170 NTC is a 2002 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is E170 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E170 NTC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E170 NTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E170 NTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.