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R414 SCH

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,837 mi
Last recorded55,837 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 SCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,812 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 55,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,618 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,618 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,679 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

drive chain rusty

rear shock absorber rusty

Pass 21 May 2011 46,761 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,523 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 45,501 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 45,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre flat

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,931 miles

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

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

front tyre under-inflated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 41,012 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,716 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 40,705 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 39,428 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 39,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R414 SCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R414 SCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R414 SCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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