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R456 FCW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,117 mi
Last recorded35,117 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 FCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 35,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 34,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 33,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,937 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 32,937 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 32,180 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 31,967 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,417 miles

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

rear brake hose bracket bent

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,090 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 17,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,631 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,576 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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R456 FCW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R456 FCW, 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 R456 FCW registered?

R456 FCW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R456 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 FCW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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