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R86 DOK

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,231 mi
Last recorded62,231 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 DOK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 62,214 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Excess movement in the top shock area (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,713 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 61,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 170/60/17 72w bridgestone battlax bt023 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 60,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,501 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 58,490 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,270 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,461 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,657 miles

n/s fairing panel missing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,227 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 48,227 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,189 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 43,189 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,305 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,987 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,600 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,600 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,549 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,400 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 26,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,401 miles

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

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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R86 DOK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R86 DOK, 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 R86 DOK registered?

R86 DOK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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