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R153 AOW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 AOW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 52,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,236 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 49,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,564 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 46,564 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 46,539 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,565 miles

rear shock slightly lacking damping

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,528 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 41,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,114 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Stone chip in glass (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,467 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 35,467 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,581 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,980 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,980 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,264 miles

Coloured headlamp cover,not legal.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,264 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,433 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 25,433 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 219,917 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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R153 AOW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R153 AOW, 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 R153 AOW registered?

R153 AOW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R153 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 AOW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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