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R336 SWL

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,213 mi
Last recorded28,213 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 28,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 27,993 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,767 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 27,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil on front brake (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front fork oil on n/side caliper

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,751 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 27,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 27,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 26,745 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 19 May 2010 26,745 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 26,159 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,789 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 25,789 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 22,351 miles

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

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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R336 SWL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R336 SWL, 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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R336 SWL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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