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P174 PPO

1997 Honda VFR750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,776 mi
Last recorded33,776 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750R29,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 PPO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 33,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 33,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 33,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 33,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 32,972 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 32,967 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 32,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,796 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,673 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,366 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,907 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,494 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,972 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,882 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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P174 PPO is a 1997 Honda VFR750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P174 PPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P174 PPO registered?

P174 PPO is a 1997 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P174 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 PPO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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