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R172 CCA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,960 mi
Last recorded13,960 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 CCA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 13,960 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 13,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 13,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 10,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 8,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 2,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 5 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 5 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2017 32,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 24,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,540 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 23,540 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009
Pass 9 May 2008 23,534 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 23,534 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,277 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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R172 CCA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R172 CCA, 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 R172 CCA registered?

R172 CCA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R172 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 CCA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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