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J521 BJN

1998 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR75039,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 BJN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,398 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,731 miles

headlight mask converters fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,440 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,439 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,862 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,874 miles

Both steering lockstops have damage.

Fairing damaged on l/h side.

Gear lever & shaft worn.

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,926 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,905 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,609 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,609 miles

Inner Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,312 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 49,671 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,671 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,190 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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J521 BJN is a 1998 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 39,861 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 J521 BJN, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J521 BJN registered?

J521 BJN is a 1998 Honda VFR750, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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