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R722 WKE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,535 mi
Last recorded22,535 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 WKE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,535 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight noise when spun.

LH fork leg tight on spindle slightly pulling caliper carrier out of line.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 22,535 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight noise when spun.

LH fork leg tight on spindle slightly pulling caliper carrier out of line.

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 21,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 19,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,412 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 18,404 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,512 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 12,512 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,225 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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R722 WKE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R722 WKE, 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 R722 WKE registered?

R722 WKE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R722 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 WKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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