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R616 XNF

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,700 mi
Last recorded25,700 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 XNF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 25,700 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 25,700 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 22,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 22,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 22,401 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 22,401 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 22,268 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 22,267 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 22,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 21,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

oil cooler lines badly corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 21,958 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

oil cooler lines badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 21,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,285 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 21,282 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,024 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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R616 XNF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R616 XNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R616 XNF registered?

R616 XNF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R616 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 XNF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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