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R862 LNP

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,418 mi
Last recorded45,418 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 LNP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 45,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,886 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 44,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 43,592 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 43,592 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,958 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 40,942 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,807 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 35,807 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 23,791 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 30,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,613 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 25,600 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,040 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 24,040 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,349 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,415 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,412 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,065 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,406 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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

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R862 LNP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R862 LNP, 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 R862 LNP registered?

R862 LNP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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