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R556 JCU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,062 mi
Last recorded49,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 JCU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 48,899 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 48,899 miles

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2023 48,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,120 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,637 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 47,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 47,619 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 46,747 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 46,747 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 45,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,988 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front fot peg spring incorrectly fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 43,609 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,084 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 20,073 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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R556 JCU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R556 JCU, 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 R556 JCU registered?

R556 JCU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R556 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 JCU 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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