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R220 SDV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 SDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,886 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,706 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

o/s headlamps poor pattern

Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,723 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,905 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 52,893 miles

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

clutch fluid resovior low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,688 miles

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

clutch fluid level low

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,578 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 49,577 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,202 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,796 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,999 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R220 SDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green 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 R220 SDV, 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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R220 SDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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