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J340 JKO

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,998 mi
Last recorded23,998 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 JKO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 23,998 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle appears empty ()

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 23,433 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 21,894 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 21,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 21,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 21,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 21,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,320 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 20,320 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 20,001 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,001 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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J340 JKO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J340 JKO, 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 J340 JKO registered?

J340 JKO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is J340 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J340 JKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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