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G550 YTA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,380 mi
Last recorded20,380 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 YTA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,380 miles

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

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

slight engine speed rise on left lock

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,842 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,534 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 74,845 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 May 2007 74,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,114 miles

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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G550 YTA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G550 YTA, 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 G550 YTA registered?

G550 YTA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is G550 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G550 YTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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