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R171 DHW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,550 mi
Last recorded59,550 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 DHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,550 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 59,550 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,144 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 59,126 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,466 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 58,466 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,466 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,883 miles

one side light out

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,383 miles

The O/S mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,007 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2007 44,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,109 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 43,109 miles

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.

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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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.

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