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R43 LLJ

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,269 mi
Last recorded19,269 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 LLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 19,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 18,505 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 17,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 17,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 16,356 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Feb 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 9,679 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 9,666 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 8,956 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No indicator tell tale fitted but font indicators can be seen from seat.

front parking light not working

Pass 21 May 2014 6,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 2,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,011 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,380 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,869 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 47,868 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,023 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 35,143 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 35,143 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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R43 LLJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R43 LLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R43 LLJ registered?

R43 LLJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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