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R608 FRN

1997 Honda VFR750

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,779 mi
Last recorded30,779 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 FRN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 30,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 30,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 30,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 29,517 miles

High beam tell tale not working

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

Pass 7 May 2014 52,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,423 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,290 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R608 FRN is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R608 FRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R608 FRN?

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What year was R608 FRN registered?

R608 FRN is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R608 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 FRN shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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