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R385 YJV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,327 mi
Last recorded22,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 YJV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 22,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 22,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 22,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,903 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose Flexing (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 21,611 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 21,611 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 20,930 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

throttle returns slowly

Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,499 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 17,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 11,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,479 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 YJV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R385 YJV registered?

R385 YJV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R385 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 YJV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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