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L400 CPH

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,192 mi
Last recorded41,192 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 CPH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 41,192 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 40,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 37,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 37,882 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,723 miles

bars out of line

Pass 12 May 2006 37,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 37,632 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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L400 CPH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L400 CPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L400 CPH registered?

L400 CPH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L400 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 CPH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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