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R648 VCH

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,344 mi
Last recorded46,344 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 VCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 46,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,284 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 46,284 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,875 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 45,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Sep 2015 42,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,061 miles

oil cooler hoses corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,815 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 37,809 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

L/H rear/stoplamp not working.only need 50%.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

chain very rough when riding

ns handlebar slightly bent

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

chain very rough when riding

ns handlebar slightly bent

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,777 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 31,746 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,832 miles

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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R648 VCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R648 VCH, 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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R648 VCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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