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R749 ESX

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 ESX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,970 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 35,969 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,440 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 34,619 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 33,871 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 32,635 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch fluid res.low

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,521 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,521 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 29,380 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 28,367 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2008 28,367 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 24,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 May 2007 24,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,576 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
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R749 ESX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R749 ESX, 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 R749 ESX registered?

R749 ESX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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