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R63 TYA

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,193 mi
Last recorded48,193 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 TYA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 48,193 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30kgf bind (3.3.A1a)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly distorted rear subframe (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,267 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,644 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fork seals are corroding

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,106 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,974 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 33,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,865 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,934 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R63 TYA is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R63 TYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R63 TYA is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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