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R43 LJT

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,620 mi
Last recorded18,620 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 LJT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 18,620 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 17,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 17,227 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 17,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 16,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 15 Oct 2021 15,247 miles

Rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 16 Nov 2020 15,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,204 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,763 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 13,652 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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R43 LJT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R43 LJT, 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 R43 LJT registered?

R43 LJT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R43 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 LJT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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