Honda Vfr750 (1995)

146 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

1995 Honda Vfr750

CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 1995 Honda Vfr750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1995 Honda VFR750 passes MOT at 88.6%, notably above the UK average of 80%, which is a strong result for a nearly 30-year-old motorcycle—just over 15% have ever shown a dangerous defect, so structural issues aren't a widespread concern. These machines sit at a modest 35,384 miles median, suggesting many are cherished rather than thrashed, though the 5.7 advisories per bike signal that age-related wear is catching up. Failures average 1.4 per vehicle, which for a bike of this vintage reflects reasonable condition rather than any systemic weakness. If you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance (those advisories point to tired cables, worn brake pads, and fuel system corrosion) and always insist on a full pre-purchase inspection.

Average reliability 8.6% above UK average
88.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
35,384
typical mileage
24,189–48,523 middle half
15.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.4
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Honda Vfr750

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 144 88.5% 1.41
Other (1%) 2 93.8% 0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Honda Vfr750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,189
low mileage
35,384
typical
48,523
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Honda Vfr750 vehicles fall between 24,189 and 48,523 miles.

1995 Honda Vfr750 — Still on the Road

47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

88 47 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

12.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.4
Avg failures per vehicle
5.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Honda Vfr750

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 52.6%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 48.5%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20.3%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 19.4%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 18.3%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.1%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 18.1%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 17.5%
    Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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