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75,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe showing light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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R701 ESX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R701 ESX, 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 R701 ESX registered?
R701 ESX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R701 ESX safe to buy?
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