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R128 MGJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 79,167 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,004 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 74,495 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,408 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad backing rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2018 74,379 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad backing rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,534 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,525 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,525 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,360 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,360 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,805 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,724 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 63,576 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 63,557 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 61,298 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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R128 MGJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R128 MGJ, 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 R128 MGJ registered?

R128 MGJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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