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R977 JGH

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,473 mi
Last recorded40,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 JGH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 40,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 39,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,437 miles

rear tyre rubbing nearside of rear tyre slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2020 39,437 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

rear tyre rubbing nearside of rear tyre slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2020 39,419 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle holding on full lock R/H (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 38,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,949 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,917 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 60,878 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 60,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,809 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 60,230 miles

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 60,207 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 57,762 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,762 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,696 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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R977 JGH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R977 JGH, 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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R977 JGH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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