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P175 BUT

1997 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,795 mi
Last recorded64,795 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,795 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 64,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,102 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 55,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 54,411 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,714 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 25 Mar 2013 51,427 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,427 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,878 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,878 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,231 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,148 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 25,148 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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P175 BUT is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P175 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P175 BUT registered?

P175 BUT is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P175 BUT safe to buy?

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