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R507 BNE

1997 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,427 mi
Last recorded32,427 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 BNE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,109 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 31,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 30,257 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 29,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 28,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,567 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 27,917 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 26,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,776 miles

front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 May 2012 23,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 13,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 12,328 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,117 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R507 BNE is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R507 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R507 BNE registered?

R507 BNE is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R507 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 BNE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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