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R706 DKO

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,805 mi
Last recorded48,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 DKO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly short.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 48,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly short.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,530 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 47,530 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,698 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,147 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,418 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,418 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,575 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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R706 DKO is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R706 DKO, 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 R706 DKO registered?

R706 DKO is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R706 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R706 DKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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