MOT Status
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52,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
rear shock slightly lacking damping
Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
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)
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)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
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))
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))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?
Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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