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J100 AKO

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

46,975 mi
Last recorded46,975 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 AKO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 46,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 79,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 77,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 45,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,812 miles

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

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,068 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,710 miles

corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear spring corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,879 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,159 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,449 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,708 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,684 miles

Lower Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,573 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

slight flutuation on front disc may need changing before next mot .

Fail 9 Apr 2010 41,573 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear drive chain very dry and requires adjusting

slight flutuation on front disc may need changing before next mot .

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,530 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,264 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 34,264 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,537 miles

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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J100 AKO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 J100 AKO, 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 J100 AKO registered?

J100 AKO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J100 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 AKO shows 31 tests with a 83.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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