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R29 NEF

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,290 mi
Last recorded35,290 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 NEF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,290 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,910 miles

front brake pads

nearside rear stop and tail light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2019 66,903 miles

Rear Road spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,001 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 55,001 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,998 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,997 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,907 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,832 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 43,903 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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R29 NEF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R29 NEF, 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 R29 NEF registered?

R29 NEF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R29 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 NEF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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