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P201 HMP

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,138 mi
Last recorded54,138 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 HMP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 54,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,758 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 53,758 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 53,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 52,646 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively New Pads Fitted (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 51,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 41,584 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted L/Hand front (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,407 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 36,483 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,612 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,921 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 31,918 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,078 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 28,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 28,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,145 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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P201 HMP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue 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 P201 HMP, 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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P201 HMP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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