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R940 UOR

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,052 mi
Last recorded146,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 UOR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 146,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 144,726 miles

headlamp masked

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 141,280 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres are aged. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 141,280 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Continental headlamp fitted, corrected with mask. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres are aged. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2010 139,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 138,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 133,697 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 118,358 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 104,115 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 103,807 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R940 UOR is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R940 UOR, 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.

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What year was R940 UOR registered?

R940 UOR is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R940 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 UOR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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