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R561 XJO

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,245 mi
Last recorded49,245 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 XJO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,311 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 46,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 44,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 43,798 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,993 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 40,848 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,149 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 38,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,270 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 28,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,202 miles

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

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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R561 XJO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R561 XJO, 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 R561 XJO registered?

R561 XJO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R561 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 XJO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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