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G474 SBV

2001 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,409 mi
Last recorded35,409 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR750F30,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 SBV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 35,409 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,437 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 31,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,687 miles

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

ignition switch faulty

Fail 18 Sep 2010 26,687 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

ignition switch faulty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,325 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,325 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 25,029 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,029 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

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

front brake slight binding

Pass 2 May 2007 24,680 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 24,680 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,752 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,752 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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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G474 SBV is a 2001 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 30,150 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 G474 SBV, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G474 SBV registered?

G474 SBV is a 2001 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is G474 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G474 SBV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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