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R533 VLT

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,863 mi
Last recorded53,863 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 VLT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,863 miles

Gear change lever loose.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,290 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,870 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,396 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

luggage / top box bracket insecure o/s/f mounting

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,396 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

luggage / top box bracket insecure o/s/f mounting

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,273 miles

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

n/s grip slight movement

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,642 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,849 miles

clutch hydrulic fluid level low.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

clutch hydrulic fluid level low.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,972 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,854 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,745 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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R533 VLT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R533 VLT, 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 R533 VLT registered?

R533 VLT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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