CarVerify

Free Car Check

R771 SCH

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,164 mi
Last recorded33,164 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 SCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 60,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 59,091 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 59,091 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 57,865 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 57,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,017 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,915 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,849 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,753 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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R771 SCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R771 SCH, 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

How do I check the history of R771 SCH?

You can check the full history of R771 SCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R771 SCH registered?

R771 SCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R771 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 SCH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R771 SCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R771 SCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.