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J896 VFL

1992 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,828 mi
Last recorded54,828 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR750F41,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 VFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,775 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 53,775 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,613 miles

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

Slight rumble from front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 52,979 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,741 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 52,741 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

gear lever insecure

Pass 10 May 2018 52,628 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

centre stand corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 50,966 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,680 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,680 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,861 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J896 VFL is a 1992 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,042 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 J896 VFL, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J896 VFL is a 1992 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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