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R199 WBK

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

975 mi
Last recorded975 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 WBK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

chain rusty condition

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 102 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

chain rusty condition

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre unevenly worn

slight bind to front brake

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,293 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 38,293 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,547 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 31,454 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R199 WBK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R199 WBK, 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 R199 WBK registered?

R199 WBK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R199 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 WBK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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