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R660 YJA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,744 mi
Last recorded48,744 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 YJA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,744 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,849 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,849 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,773 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,916 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Upper Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear indicators partially obscured by rack

Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,892 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 17,892 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 15,444 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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R660 YJA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R660 YJA, 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 R660 YJA registered?

R660 YJA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R660 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 YJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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