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R601 TLW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,853 mi
Last recorded32,853 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 TLW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 32,853 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 32,826 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Excess movement in rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 170/60/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 31,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 27,357 miles

Footrest insecure OSF footrest cracked (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,050 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,522 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 23,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,415 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,904 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 22,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 22,440 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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R601 TLW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R601 TLW, 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 R601 TLW registered?

R601 TLW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R601 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 TLW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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