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H14 GKF

1997 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,904 mi
Last recorded66,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 GKF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,904 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,317 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,794 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,234 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,237 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,111 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 48,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,568 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,098 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,545 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,571 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,957 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 18,941 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 16,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,218 miles

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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H14 GKF is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H14 GKF, 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 H14 GKF registered?

H14 GKF is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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