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R936 HAT

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,533 mi
Last recorded29,533 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 HAT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 28,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 25,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 25,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,135 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,300 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 24,300 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 22,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,804 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,514 miles

rear tyre will soon need changing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,224 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 16,224 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,815 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R936 HAT is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R936 HAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R936 HAT registered?

R936 HAT is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R936 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R936 HAT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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