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R298 HDV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,422 mi
Last recorded67,422 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 HDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 67,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 66,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 64,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,026 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 62,854 miles

Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,362 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,362 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,332 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,526 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,991 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front right footrest worn in mounting hole

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,991 miles

front right footrest worn in mounting hole

Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,469 miles

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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R298 HDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R298 HDV, 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 R298 HDV registered?

R298 HDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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