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P169 LKL

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,399 mi
Last recorded42,399 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 LKL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 42,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 42,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 42,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,169 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Outer FOOT REST DAMAGED

GEAR LIVER BENT AND LOOS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 40,169 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Outer FOOT REST DAMAGED

GEAR LIVER BENT AND LOOS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,606 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

gear lever loos

rear tale unit loos

slight play in head bearing under braking

Fail 12 Jun 2018 38,604 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

gear lever loos

rear tale unit loos

Pass 22 May 2017 36,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,998 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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P169 LKL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue 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 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 P169 LKL, 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 P169 LKL registered?

P169 LKL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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