MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Passenger rear (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively Brake binding NEAR FAIL (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Rear tyre cuts in tread
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Drive chain excessively loose Loose / dry / worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Passenger rear (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively Brake binding NEAR FAIL (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Rear tyre cuts in tread
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Nail in tyre Has punctured tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
cut in rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
cut in rear tyre
nearside mirror loose
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R457 GAP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R457 GAP, 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 R457 GAP registered?
R457 GAP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R457 GAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R457 GAP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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