CarVerify

Free Car Check

R716 YAG

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

42,922 mi
Last recorded42,922 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 YAG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 42,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 46,136 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 42,667 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,490 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 41,490 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 40,547 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 37,503 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 37,503 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,703 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 35,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 34,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,532 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 33,532 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,389 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 30,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,360 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 29,360 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,189 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 29,189 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,526 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,354 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 27,254 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,607 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,294 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,814 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 20,114 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,503 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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R716 YAG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R716 YAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R716 YAG?

You can check the full history of R716 YAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R716 YAG registered?

R716 YAG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R716 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 YAG shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R716 YAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R716 YAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.