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R824 YBD

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,809 mi
Last recorded36,809 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 YBD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,809 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,825 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,825 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,617 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 25,360 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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R824 YBD is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R824 YBD, 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 R824 YBD registered?

R824 YBD is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R824 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 YBD shows 6 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.

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