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R75 SKW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,540 mi
Last recorded31,540 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 SKW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 31,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 30,812 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 30,812 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 30,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,334 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 28,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,892 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,037 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,352 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R75 SKW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R75 SKW, 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

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What year was R75 SKW registered?

R75 SKW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R75 SKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 SKW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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