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R879 LSA

1997 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 LSA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 67,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 66,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 60,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Play in rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 60,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Play in rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Head light masked to correct beam image kickup. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 58,986 miles

Front headlamp converter fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,480 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,975 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,683 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,566 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 41,488 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 39,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,464 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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R879 LSA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R879 LSA, 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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R879 LSA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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