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J28 VFR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,063 mi
Last recorded53,063 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 48,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,062 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,402 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 35,402 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,165 miles

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

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

Front tyre tread started to wear uneven.

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

l/h handle bar grip loose.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,425 miles

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

l/h handle bar grip loose.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 30,395 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

l/h handle bar grip loose.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,421 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,421 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,477 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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J28 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J28 VFR, 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 J28 VFR registered?

J28 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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