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R749 WRA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,794 mi
Last recorded122,794 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 WRA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 122,794 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 122,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 10,888 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,882 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,248 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,338 miles

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

only one of two dip beams working-suspect bulb

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,113 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 WRA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

R749 WRA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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