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R215 MLJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,425 mi
Last recorded41,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 MLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,425 miles

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

Headlight has tape correction

Fail 23 Jul 2011 41,428 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlight has tape correction

One of two headlight bulbs does not function

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,541 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 39,541 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 35,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,639 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,267 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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R215 MLJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R215 MLJ, 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 R215 MLJ registered?

R215 MLJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R215 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 MLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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