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R383 MFV

1997 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,233 mi
Last recorded13,233 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 MFV
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 13,233 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 12,731 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 11,757 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 10,495 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,495 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2014 10,495 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,499 miles

front and rear spokes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 10,495 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

front and rear spokes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,495 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 10,495 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Honda VT750?

Based on 23,020 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
595
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 54
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R383 MFV is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,171 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 VT750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R383 MFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT750 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R383 MFV registered?

R383 MFV is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R383 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 MFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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