Honda VFR750F-J Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda VFR750F-J car check
Is the Honda VFR750F-J reliable? We analysed 487 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda VFR750F-J is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, roller brake test indicates a binding brake and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda VFR750F-J.
Honda VFR750F-J Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda VFR750F-J. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda VFR750F-J MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda VFR750F-J to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda VFR750F-J Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda VFR750F-J fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda VFR750F-J Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda VFR750F-J owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda VFR750F-J MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda VFR750F-J year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 59 | 79.7% | 28,374 | 41,103 | 52,414 |
| 1988 | 385 | 80.3% | 34,319 | 42,150 | 56,105 |
Honda VFR750F-J Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda VFR750F-J 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 VFR750F-J
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.3% MOT pass rate from 385 tests
79.7% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda VFR750F-J is 1988, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.3% across 385 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda VFR750F-J Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda VFR750F-J THIS CAR | 80.3% | 487 | 41,729 mi | 38 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 |
| Vauxhall Zafira Active Cdti | 71.8% | 316 | 128,068 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda VFR750F-J sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda VFR750F-J has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 487 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 VFR750F-J are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (14 recorded failures), roller brake test indicates a binding brake (11), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (9). 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 VFR750F-J owner drives around 458 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 VFR750F-J models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.