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L112 LCW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Turquoise Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL112 LCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 55,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,960 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 53,913 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,852 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 53,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 50,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,866 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,710 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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L112 LCW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Turquoise with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L112 LCW, 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 L112 LCW registered?

L112 LCW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is L112 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L112 LCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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