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R48 DKX

1997 Honda VFR750F

Orange Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,488 mi
Last recorded69,488 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 69,488 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 69,488 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,253 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 14,932 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,303 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

sidestand pivot worn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 148,246 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Chain guard missing ()

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

sidestand pivot worn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 148,221 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

sidestand pivot slightly worn

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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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R48 DKX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Orange with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R48 DKX, 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 R48 DKX registered?

R48 DKX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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