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J393 UPC

1991 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

9,682 mi
Last recorded9,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR750F40,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 UPC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 9,682 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 8,948 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 8,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 8,633 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 6,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 6,307 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 2,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 1 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 4 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,921 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 50,912 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Main beam tell tale not working

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 May 2010 58,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

One rear position lamp bulb is not working

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

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2010 58,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

One rear position lamp bulb is not working

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

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,117 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 53,117 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,128 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,031 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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J393 UPC is a 1991 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J393 UPC, 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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J393 UPC is a 1991 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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