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R51 ECT

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,613 mi
Last recorded28,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 ECT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 28,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 27,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 26,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 25,727 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 25,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,506 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,290 miles

front tyre slightly squared off on treaded area

rear number plate cracked around mounting bolt

Pass 2 May 2012 19,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,191 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 19,191 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 19,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 16,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,042 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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R51 ECT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R51 ECT, 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 R51 ECT registered?

R51 ECT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R51 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 ECT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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