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R591 CKV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 CKV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 68,470 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 68,470 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 60,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 52,082 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,577 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,561 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 40,547 miles

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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R591 CKV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R591 CKV, 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 R591 CKV registered?

R591 CKV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R591 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 CKV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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