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R889 KGK

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,246 mi
Last recorded49,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 KGK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,246 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 49,246 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 37,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 34,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 34,121 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 33,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 69,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,601 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 60,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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R889 KGK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue 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 R889 KGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R889 KGK registered?

R889 KGK is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R889 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 KGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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