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R869 KNR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,417 mi
Last recorded25,417 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 KNR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,417 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 25,408 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,185 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 22,185 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,680 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 16,232 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 15,931 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 15,208 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 15,179 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 25 May 2007 14,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,027 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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R869 KNR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R869 KNR, 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 R869 KNR registered?

R869 KNR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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