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R447 BNE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,653 mi
Last recorded20,653 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 BNE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,517 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 20,497 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 2,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 19,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 12,563 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 1,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,054 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2009 37,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2007 34,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,596 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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R447 BNE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R447 BNE, 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 R447 BNE registered?

R447 BNE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R447 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 BNE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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