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R701 AAY

1997 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 AAY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 102,537 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,270 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 89,270 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 73,358 miles

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

advise thottle slow returning n/o /s fork legs corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,358 miles

advise thottle slow returning n/o /s fork legs corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,356 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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R701 AAY is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R701 AAY, 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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What year was R701 AAY registered?

R701 AAY is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R701 AAY safe to buy?

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