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R73 MGK

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,354 mi
Last recorded106,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 MGK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,354 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 106,284 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,559 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,559 miles

Central Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement no plate cut down too small (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on bulbs blown (1.1.3a)

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies bulb blown does not illuminate when either front or rear rear brakes are applied (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 95,641 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 95,641 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 92,132 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,382 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,136 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 82,082 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 71,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,204 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre valve perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,692 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rider footrest pivots worn

Fail 24 Mar 2007 53,692 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rider footrest pivots worn

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,297 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,222 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Thottle cables stiff at full lock

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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R73 MGK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R73 MGK, 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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R73 MGK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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