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R470 TAU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,418 mi
Last recorded54,418 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 TAU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,418 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 54,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,649 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 43,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 42,882 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 42,882 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 38,650 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,328 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,328 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,529 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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R470 TAU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R470 TAU, 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 R470 TAU registered?

R470 TAU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R470 TAU safe to buy?

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