MOT Status
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66,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front brake dragging
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' with wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?
Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 MTF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 R488 MTF, 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 R488 MTF registered?
R488 MTF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 9 September 1997.
Is R488 MTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 MTF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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