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R657 JAR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,833 mi
Last recorded37,833 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 JAR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 37,572 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 37,572 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure Pin not secured (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,464 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 36,422 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 35,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,061 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,010 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,186 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 29,107 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 27,375 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,101 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 21,101 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R657 JAR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R657 JAR, 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 R657 JAR registered?

R657 JAR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R657 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 JAR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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