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N8 DOA

1997 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,500 mi
Last recorded45,500 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 DOA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 45,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 33,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 43,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,321 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 41,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,933 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s headlamp not working on low beam

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,046 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,422 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,422 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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N8 DOA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N8 DOA, 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 N8 DOA registered?

N8 DOA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is N8 DOA safe to buy?

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