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R508 SRJ

1997 Honda VFR750

Grey Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

1,731 mi
Last recorded1,731 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 SRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 1,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 1,351 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perishing/splitting. (5.2.3 (j))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front very slight misting. (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake calliper slider pins worn.

Fail 17 Jul 2025 1,351 miles

Footrest missing both rear foot pegs missing. (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perishing/splitting. (5.2.3 (j))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front very slight misting. (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake calliper slider pins worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 741 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valve perishing/splitting. (5.2.3 (j))

rear brake caliper slider pins slightly worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 7 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rear caliper slider pins.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 7 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rear caliper slider pins.

Pass 14 May 2019 60,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,852 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,852 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,084 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,084 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,876 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,189 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 45,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,376 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 42,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 42,561 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,048 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,048 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 May 2006 41,708 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 41,708 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R508 SRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Grey with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R508 SRJ, 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 R508 SRJ registered?

R508 SRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R508 SRJ safe to buy?

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