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R495 DMX

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,039 mi
Last recorded17,039 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 DMX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,039 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,036 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,036 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 17,036 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,432 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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R495 DMX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R495 DMX, 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 R495 DMX registered?

R495 DMX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R495 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 DMX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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