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P140 YYG

1997 Honda Vfr 750 F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,989 mi
Last recorded33,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F28,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 YYG
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 33,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 33,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 33,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 32,381 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 32,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,095 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,856 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 27,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,880 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,266 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 25,073 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750 F?

Based on 1,068 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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P140 YYG is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 28,140 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 Vfr 750 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P140 YYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P140 YYG registered?

P140 YYG is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P140 YYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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