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E326 HCD

1997 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 HCD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 16 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,146 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 29 May 2014 32,292 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 32,292 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,974 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,874 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2009 26,766 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2008 19,722 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,455 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 9,455 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 95,270 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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E326 HCD is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E326 HCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E326 HCD registered?

E326 HCD is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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