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R273 NGM

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,224 mi
Last recorded67,224 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 NGM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 67,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,012 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,630 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 63,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2021 61,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 55,277 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,477 miles

Drive chain slightly loose rusty and loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 49,439 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm right hand shoulder (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose rusty and loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,276 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 May 2014 30,763 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,708 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 8 Mar 2012 27,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,002 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R273 NGM is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R273 NGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R273 NGM registered?

R273 NGM is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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