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P123 FAW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,537 mi
Last recorded32,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 FAW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 32,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 32,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 32,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 32,286 miles

passenger grab rail loose

Pass 18 May 2021 32,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 32,117 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 31,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 31,729 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 31,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 31,659 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2017 31,574 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 31,571 miles

Front Brake performance not tested Brake seized (3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,151 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 20,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,009 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,009 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,023 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 21,011 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

left grip could be tighter

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,595 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 8,579 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,579 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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P123 FAW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P123 FAW, 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 P123 FAW registered?

P123 FAW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P123 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 FAW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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