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R256 ABJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,804 mi
Last recorded77,804 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 ABJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,476 miles

suspect exhaust leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,476 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,407 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,364 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

chain and sprockets badly worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,364 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

chain and sprockets badly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,913 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,890 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,126 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 58,126 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front brakes slightly binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,985 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 48,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,422 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Suspect crack starting in front offside disc

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,536 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 22,536 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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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R256 ABJ 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 64.7%.

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 R256 ABJ, 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 R256 ABJ registered?

R256 ABJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R256 ABJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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