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P121 YYG

1997 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,654 mi
Last recorded43,654 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 YYG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,402 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,871 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 35,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 35,087 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 8 May 2010 35,087 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 16 May 2009 31,766 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain split link fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 31,766 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain split link fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,420 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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P121 YYG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P121 YYG, 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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What year was P121 YYG registered?

P121 YYG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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