MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake hose close to wheel
Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))
Nearside Rear brake hose close to wheel
Nearside Rear Brake component insecure Rear brake torque arm extremely loose (dangerous) (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Rear Footrest insecure Footrest hanger/exhaust bracket insecure to frame (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Under size/wrong font & no inscription (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Mirror slightly loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear brake hose not secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Shims missing & circlip loose (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp emitting incorrect colour light due to red LED tail light bulbs fitted
Rear Brake hose touching rear wheel
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bottom shockabsorber (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?
Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R143 SER is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R143 SER, 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 R143 SER registered?
R143 SER is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R143 SER safe to buy?
The MOT history for R143 SER shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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