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R622 FGR

1997 Honda VFR750R

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,859 mi
Last recorded48,859 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750R29,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 FGR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,859 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,168 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 48,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,684 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 47,314 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 44,340 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated MANIFOLDS (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 40,742 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,852 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,834 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 39,421 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 39,079 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,951 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 36,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,257 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 26,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,703 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 24,457 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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R622 FGR is a 1997 Honda VFR750R in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,986 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R622 FGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R622 FGR is a 1997 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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