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R936 ABU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,612 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,427 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,432 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 65,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R936 ABU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R936 ABU, 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 R936 ABU registered?

R936 ABU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R936 ABU safe to buy?

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