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R170 AAH

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,638 mi
Last recorded70,638 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 AAH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,638 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,638 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,365 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,560 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,660 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 53,584 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,803 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 45,803 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,627 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,902 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,594 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,344 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust pipe work has had a repaire and attention to this in the future may be required

rear tyre has a cut 40mm in length no ply cords are visible not conidered dangerouse

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,107 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,990 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 11,990 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R170 AAH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R170 AAH, 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 R170 AAH registered?

R170 AAH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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