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R123 CUG

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 CUG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 55,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 49,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,092 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,714 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,266 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 29,928 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 29,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,975 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,172 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 18,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,384 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 9,506 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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R123 CUG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R123 CUG, 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 R123 CUG registered?

R123 CUG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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