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D814 FYJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,549 mi
Last recorded38,549 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD814 FYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,549 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 38,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,482 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 35,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,898 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,012 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey lower pipe (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,047 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,046 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,413 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,067 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,062 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,207 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 33,555 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 33,555 miles

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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D814 FYJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D814 FYJ, 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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What year was D814 FYJ registered?

D814 FYJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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