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P942 MRJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,719 mi
Last recorded13,719 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 MRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 13,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 13,680 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 13,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 13,399 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 13,394 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2022 12,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,650 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 11,641 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,194 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 10,039 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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P942 MRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P942 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 P942 MRJ registered?

P942 MRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P942 MRJ safe to buy?

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