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R894 MDP

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,738 mi
Last recorded44,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 MDP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,738 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 44,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 39,102 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc rubbing on lower fork leg

Pass 5 Dec 2020 34,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,858 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 31,858 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,179 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 30,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 29,989 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 29,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,024 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,888 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,418 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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R894 MDP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R894 MDP, 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 R894 MDP registered?

R894 MDP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R894 MDP safe to buy?

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