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J98 BJN

1997 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,820 mi
Last recorded22,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 BJN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,820 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 22,817 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,269 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,018 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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J98 BJN is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,170 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 J98 BJN, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J98 BJN registered?

J98 BJN is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is J98 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J98 BJN shows 5 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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