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R946 AMA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,701 mi
Last recorded23,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 AMA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 22,149 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 22,105 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,597 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R946 AMA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R946 AMA, 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 R946 AMA registered?

R946 AMA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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