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J47 NBW

1991 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,496 mi
Last recorded48,496 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR750F40,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 NBW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 48,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 48,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,315 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,444 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,444 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 23 May 2009 46,001 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 46,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,742 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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J47 NBW is a 1991 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J47 NBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J47 NBW registered?

J47 NBW is a 1991 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J47 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J47 NBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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