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R457 GAP

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,685 mi
Last recorded88,685 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 GAP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 88,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 86,090 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 86,050 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 83,358 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,891 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 76,025 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Has punctured tyre

Pass 24 May 2021 71,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 65,570 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 60,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,541 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 34,541 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 33,775 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 33,770 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 33,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,735 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,217 miles

nearside mirror loose

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,678 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,328 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 13,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 9,871 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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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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R457 GAP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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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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