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R836 GHG

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

637 mi
Last recorded637 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 GHG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 637 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 67 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 52 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 2 miles

Central Front Upper brand new OEM speedo fitted.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 57,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 56,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,782 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 56,237 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 56,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 55,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,545 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2014 55,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,502 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 52,962 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 52,962 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 51,978 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 27 May 2011 51,978 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 37,795 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,688 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,012 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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R836 GHG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R836 GHG, 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 R836 GHG registered?

R836 GHG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R836 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R836 GHG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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