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R298 BJA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,452 mi
Last recorded43,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 BJA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 43,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 42,467 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 42,467 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,704 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,936 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 36,936 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R298 BJA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R298 BJA, 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 R298 BJA registered?

R298 BJA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R298 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 BJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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