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J223 MSD

1991 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,863 mi
Last recorded47,863 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR750F40,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 MSD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 47,863 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 47,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 47,841 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 47,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,503 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 46,491 miles

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 44,879 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,632 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 41,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,436 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 32,402 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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J223 MSD is a 1991 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J223 MSD, 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.

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J223 MSD is a 1991 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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