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R510 GRN

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,003 mi
Last recorded22,003 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 GRN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 22,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 21,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 21,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 20,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,292 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 19,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,126 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 18,126 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2011 17,332 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,332 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2010 17,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 16,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 15,903 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R510 GRN is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R510 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R510 GRN?

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What year was R510 GRN registered?

R510 GRN is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R510 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 GRN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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