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R348 SWL

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,994 mi
Last recorded15,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 15,994 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 66,255 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on Side Light Dont Work (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,711 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,491 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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R348 SWL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R348 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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What year was R348 SWL registered?

R348 SWL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R348 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 SWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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