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R290 YJC

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,186 mi
Last recorded16,186 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 YJC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 16,186 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc warp borderline (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 16,133 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 16,041 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 16,026 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 15,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 15,933 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock and spring (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 15,823 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Rear shock and spring (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 15,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Possible clutch fluid leak from slave cylinder banjo

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Rear shock and spring (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 15,706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 15,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,052 miles

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

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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R290 YJC is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R290 YJC, 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 R290 YJC registered?

R290 YJC is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R290 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 YJC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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