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R711 XEW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,026 mi
Last recorded57,026 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 XEW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,017 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 444,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,422 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,145 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear hugger bracket broken but still secure,

Retaining clip missing from offside fairing but fairing still secure.

Tyre pressures both at 12 lbs per sq. inch when presented. Inflated to 30 lbs per sq. inch for safety of tester on rolling road.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,863 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 37,859 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 34,381 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 18 May 2013 34,381 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 31,193 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chain guard not fitted

Fail 4 May 2012 31,193 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chain guard not fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,768 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,438 miles

front tyre pluged at time of test

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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R711 XEW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R711 XEW, 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 R711 XEW registered?

R711 XEW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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