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P144 MKE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,743 mi
Last recorded29,743 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 MKE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 29,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,672 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 29,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 29,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 28,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,829 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 28,463 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 28,463 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,594 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,385 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 20,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,441 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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P144 MKE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P144 MKE, 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 P144 MKE registered?

P144 MKE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P144 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 MKE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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