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R988 WFL

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 WFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,688 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 53,688 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,278 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 47,278 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticks on right lock. (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,441 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 22,432 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,033 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R988 WFL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

R988 WFL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R988 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 WFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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