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J428 UPC

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,816 mi
Last recorded32,816 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 UPC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 32,816 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 32,735 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,196 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 31,176 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play movement under load of brakes (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 30,785 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 30,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 30,331 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,539 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,836 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 28,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2010 28,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,166 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 28,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,935 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 27,244 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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J428 UPC is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J428 UPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J428 UPC registered?

J428 UPC is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is J428 UPC safe to buy?

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