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N1 VFR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,274 mi
Last recorded45,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 45,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 43,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 43,065 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Slight brake bind

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,807 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,213 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,040 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 28,040 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,086 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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N1 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N1 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N1 VFR registered?

N1 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is N1 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 VFR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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