MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front tyre slightly perished
Front wheel bearing slightly rough
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear tail fairing slightly loose
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
one side light out
The O/S mirror glass is cracked.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?
Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R171 DHW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R171 DHW, 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 R171 DHW registered?
R171 DHW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R171 DHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R171 DHW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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