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J617 HOU

1992 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,942 mi
Last recorded39,942 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR750F41,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 HOU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,942 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 39,691 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 38,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,583 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 37,573 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,612 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,179 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,179 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,086 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,108 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 May 2010 24,023 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stand fouls exhaust system

Pass 30 May 2009 22,302 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 22,302 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,739 miles

oil on rear tyre freom scott oiller

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,685 miles

VT32 issued against test no.214262007170

Fail 12 Apr 2007 18,670 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 16,457 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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J617 HOU is a 1992 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,042 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 J617 HOU, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J617 HOU is a 1992 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 26 May 1992.

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