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J275 NJR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,473 mi
Last recorded14,473 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ275 NJR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 14,473 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working Right hand brake light not working hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Rear mono shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left hand grip loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Central Central stand corroded / broken

Pass 20 Apr 2023 13,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 13,514 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2021 13,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 13,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 3,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 3,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 2,879 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 2,692 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 2,683 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,091 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,343 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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J275 NJR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J275 NJR, 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 J275 NJR registered?

J275 NJR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is J275 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J275 NJR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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