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R47 HNJ

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,903 mi
Last recorded44,903 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 HNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 44,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 44,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,605 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 43,605 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,803 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 41,803 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,312 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,955 miles

HEADLAMP MASKED

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,155 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,743 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,305 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,544 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 21,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,350 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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R47 HNJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R47 HNJ, 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 R47 HNJ registered?

R47 HNJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R47 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 HNJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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