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R41 BOT

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,314 mi
Last recorded33,314 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 BOT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 33,314 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,042 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,495 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 28,490 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,650 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 24,628 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2011 24,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 22,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,523 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 20,523 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R41 BOT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R41 BOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R41 BOT registered?

R41 BOT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R41 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 BOT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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