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R52 UOR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 UOR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,687 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned twisted in yokes (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 82,675 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure riders footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing passanger footrest broken off (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned twisted in yokes (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,750 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,750 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,255 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 74,663 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 60,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 60,006 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,240 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

offside low beam not working

Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,240 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

offside low beam not working

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,918 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,682 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,266 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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R52 UOR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R52 UOR, 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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R52 UOR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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