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R648 VLR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,191 mi
Last recorded41,191 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,146 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,546 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,747 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 2,874 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 27,202 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,202 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,639 miles

Nearside dip beam bulb does not illuminate.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,930 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 23,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,547 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,312 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,847 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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R648 VLR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R648 VLR, 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 R648 VLR registered?

R648 VLR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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