Honda VFR750F
Real ownership data from 12,371 UK VFR750F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VFR750F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 3.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.9% |
| Other | fail | 2.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
VFR750F mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 47,290 mi | 478 | 100% |
| 2017 | 6 | 13,916 mi | 164 | 90.91% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6,823 mi | 117 | 100% |
| 2014 | 7 | 16,632 mi | 1,704 | 77.78% |
| 2011 | 8 | 13,915 mi | 104 | 93.62% |
| 2009 | 17 | 13,510 mi | 461 | 78.26% |
| 2008 | 10 | 12,517 mi | 600 | 78.95% |
| 2007 | 9 | 17,901 mi | 402 | 90.41% |
| 2006 | 9 | 20,363 mi | 148 | 82.69% |
| 2005 | 9 | 33,620 mi | 1,091 | 75.82% |
| 2004 | 11 | 18,944 mi | 357 | 86.89% |
| 2003 | 12 | 30,722 mi | 825 | 80.58% |
| 2002 | 22 | 33,110 mi | 735 | 78.44% |
| 2001 | 26 | 33,862 mi | 1,129 | 83.85% |
| 2000 | 33 | 34,356 mi | 832 | 83.53% |
| 1999 | 68 | 31,096 mi | 584 | 79.71% |
| 1998 | 239 | 36,620 mi | 1,132 | 83.94% |
| 1997 | 2,196 | 34,826 mi | 926 | 86.68% |
| 1996 | 1,104 | 37,390 mi | 932 | 85.27% |
| 1995 | 824 | 38,161 mi | 877 | 85.49% |
VFR750F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VFR750F?
Across 12,371 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (5.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (3.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (2.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VFR750F?
The median Honda VFR750F in the UK has covered 38,961 miles, and typically rides about 768 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 25,563 and 53,864 miles.
Is the Honda VFR750F reliable?
84.43% of Honda VFR750F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.83 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 12,371 Honda VFR750F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.