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R781 HAT

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 HAT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,833 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,641 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,967 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,967 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 15 May 2009 61,948 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,171 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))

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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R781 HAT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R781 HAT, 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 R781 HAT registered?

R781 HAT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R781 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 HAT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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