Honda VFR750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda VFR750 car check
Is the Honda VFR750 reliable? We analysed 11,107 real MOT tests across 947 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda VFR750 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, roller brake test indicates a binding brake and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda VFR750.
Honda VFR750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda VFR750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda VFR750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda VFR750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda VFR750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda VFR750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda VFR750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda VFR750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda VFR750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 58 | 69.0% | 14,718 | 21,786 | 45,056 |
| 1999 | 148 | 81.8% | 18,304 | 24,448 | 39,892 |
| 1998 | 586 | 85.2% | 23,268 | 39,861 | 54,914 |
| 1997 | 2,000 | 86.8% | 20,510 | 32,393 | 45,970 |
| 1996 | 2,693 | 86.9% | 21,866 | 34,793 | 48,803 |
| 1995 | 1,793 | 88.1% | 22,894 | 36,342 | 50,363 |
| 1994 | 1,652 | 88.0% | 25,890 | 40,127 | 51,449 |
| 1993 | 723 | 86.2% | 26,382 | 35,336 | 49,460 |
| 1992 | 453 | 84.1% | 25,826 | 37,670 | 54,357 |
| 1991 | 332 | 85.2% | 24,704 | 32,883 | 39,479 |
| 1990 | 333 | 79.3% | 29,424 | 45,065 | 60,028 |
| 1986 | 68 | 76.5% | 21,333 | 46,081 | 66,803 |
How Long Does a Honda VFR750 Last?
Based on 947 Honda VFR750 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda VFR750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda VFR750 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda VFR750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 1,793 tests
69.0% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda VFR750 is 1995, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 1,793 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda VFR750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda VFR750 THIS CAR | 86.4% | 11,107 | 35,799 mi | 36 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106 | 72.3% | 3,965 | 115,720 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda VFR750 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda VFR750Should you buy a used Honda VFR750?
The Honda VFR750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 11,107 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda VFR750 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (139 recorded failures), roller brake test indicates a binding brake (115), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (83). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda VFR750 owner drives around 760 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda VFR750 models stay on UK roads for around 36 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.