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R486 EHU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,171 mi
Last recorded40,171 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 EHU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 40,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 37,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 35,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 32,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,761 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (7.1.2)

Headlight beam converter fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,286 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

headlight beam changers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2016 25,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 24,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,940 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 22,885 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,268 miles

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

front tyre starting to crack.

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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R486 EHU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R486 EHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R486 EHU registered?

R486 EHU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R486 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 EHU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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