CarVerify

Free Car Check

R476 YNF

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,880 mi
Last recorded18,880 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 YNF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 18,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 18,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 18,137 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,042 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 18,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,646 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,436 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,134 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 5,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 5,200 miles

Front 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.

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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R476 YNF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R476 YNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R476 YNF?

You can check the full history of R476 YNF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R476 YNF registered?

R476 YNF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R476 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 YNF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R476 YNF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R476 YNF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.