CarVerify

Free Car Check

J138 EDM

1991 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,782 mi
Last recorded50,782 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR750F40,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 EDM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 50,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 49,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 46,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,499 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,034 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,227 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,088 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Mainstand rusted and unuseable

Fail 16 Jul 2015 40,059 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Mainstand rusted and unuseable

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,583 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,551 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,551 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,141 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,436 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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J138 EDM is a 1991 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 40,202 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 J138 EDM, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J138 EDM?

You can check the full history of J138 EDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J138 EDM registered?

J138 EDM is a 1991 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J138 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 EDM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J138 EDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J138 EDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.