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R470 WAK

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,287 mi
Last recorded52,287 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 WAK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer pad (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Not working and position lamp goes out. (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 51,629 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure and cracked ()

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,852 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch fluid low

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 47,736 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,680 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,843 miles

Cam cover weeping oil.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 45,739 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cam cover weeping oil.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,968 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,786 miles

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

Rear Number Plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,967 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2014 34,940 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,194 miles

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

Registration plate is cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,324 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 33,324 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,977 miles

n/s carrier broken

number plate cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,977 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

n/s carrier broken

number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2007 32,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,423 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 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WAK, 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 WAK registered?

R470 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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