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R860 EHU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,098 mi
Last recorded50,098 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 EHU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

centre stand pivot siezed, side stand pivot tight,

Fail 19 Jul 2019 46,232 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

centre stand pivot siezed, side stand pivot tight,

Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 44,485 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,847 miles

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

right hand fairing damage taped up

Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,847 miles

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

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

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

right hand fairing damage taped up

Pass 19 Aug 2012 40,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,178 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,495 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 39,492 miles

Front Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,486 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,308 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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R860 EHU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R860 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.

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What year was R860 EHU registered?

R860 EHU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R860 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 EHU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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