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R789 OEF

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,903 mi
Last recorded56,903 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 OEF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 56,903 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 56,903 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2016 55,339 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 52,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,979 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 51,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 51,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,459 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 17 May 2012 49,071 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 49,071 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,181 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 48,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,021 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 46,074 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 46,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,750 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 45,750 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 44,466 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 44,466 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 41,313 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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R789 OEF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R789 OEF, 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 R789 OEF registered?

R789 OEF is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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