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R41 MGJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 758cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,316 mi
Last recorded68,316 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine758cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 68,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,727 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,727 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,648 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,394 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,609 miles

advise that the rear light cluster is loose and has some clips missing. is secured with tape and cable ties.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,619 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 33,616 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MGJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 758cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MGJ, 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 R41 MGJ registered?

R41 MGJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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