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R533 WND

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,916 mi
Last recorded35,916 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 WND
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 35,905 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Right hand kick, fit masks. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 31,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 30,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,217 miles

Both oil cooler pipes showing signs of corrosion

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

There is a slight oil weep from the nearside oil cooler pipe

Fail 9 Feb 2019 29,217 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both oil cooler pipes showing signs of corrosion

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

There is a slight oil weep from the nearside oil cooler pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,675 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,706 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,808 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,568 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 15,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,797 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 13,975 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 WND is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WND, 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 WND registered?

R533 WND is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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