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M17 BKE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 BKE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 46,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 46,674 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 45,921 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,921 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 45,180 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,366 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 4 Jun 2011 37,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,866 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 34,858 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2009 32,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 27,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 May 2006 20,675 miles

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

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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M17 BKE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M17 BKE, 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 M17 BKE registered?

M17 BKE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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