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M111 MRJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,158 mi
Last recorded27,158 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 MRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,753 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 19,750 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 18,996 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 18,981 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 18,207 miles

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 5 May 2017 17,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,384 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 14,383 miles

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

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

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,788 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 13,788 miles

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,906 miles

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

small number plate

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,326 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 10,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 2,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,490 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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M111 MRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M111 MRJ, 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.

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What year was M111 MRJ registered?

M111 MRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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