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R299 HDV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

17,445 mi
Last recorded17,445 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 17,445 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 17,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 16,931 miles

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 16,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 16,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 15,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 15,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 14,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 14,207 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 13,644 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 12,930 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 12,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 11,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 11,239 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 11,239 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 May 2009 10,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,452 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 9,452 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 8,893 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 8,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 8,650 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))

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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R299 HDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,170 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R299 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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R299 HDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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