MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Centre to rear clamp (7.1.1b)
Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?
Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.
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R285 LAM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R285 LAM, 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 R285 LAM registered?
R285 LAM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R285 LAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 LAM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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