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R988 FDS

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,181 mi
Last recorded14,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 FDS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,181 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jun 2017 13,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 11,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 4,025 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2015 4,025 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,485 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,871 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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R988 FDS is a 1997 Honda VFR750F 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 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 R988 FDS, 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 R988 FDS registered?

R988 FDS is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R988 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 FDS 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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