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R385 JFE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,557 mi
Last recorded44,557 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 JFE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,878 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 40,876 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,980 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,138 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 38,318 miles

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,210 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,720 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,200 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,098 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 3,061 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,356 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 29,356 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 25,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,463 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 22,463 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Clutch fluid below minimum level

Pass 1 Nov 2005 10,985 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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R385 JFE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R385 JFE, 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 R385 JFE registered?

R385 JFE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R385 JFE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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