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R490 PHN

1997 Honda Vfr 750 F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,580 mi
Last recorded31,580 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F28,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 PHN
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,580 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,577 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 24,417 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 24,410 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750 F?

Based on 1,068 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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R490 PHN is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 28,140 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 Vfr 750 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R490 PHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R490 PHN?

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What year was R490 PHN registered?

R490 PHN is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R490 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 PHN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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