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R573 UOW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,376 mi
Last recorded49,376 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 UOW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 49,376 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 49,376 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,313 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,874 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 36,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,251 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 33,117 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside headlight does not illuminate on dipped beam

Fail 25 Jun 2016 33,117 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside headlight does not illuminate on dipped beam

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 31,576 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,809 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,596 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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R573 UOW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R573 UOW, 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 R573 UOW registered?

R573 UOW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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