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J817 HAS

1992 Honda VFR750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,976 mi
Last recorded5,976 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR75037,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 HAS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 5,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering fairing slightly loose touching on full lock to the right (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,038 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,994 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 573,755 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 57,375 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,153 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 54,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,640 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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J817 HAS is a 1992 Honda VFR750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 37,670 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 J817 HAS, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J817 HAS registered?

J817 HAS is a 1992 Honda VFR750, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J817 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J817 HAS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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