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P209 GRC

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,619 mi
Last recorded49,619 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 GRC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 49,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,117 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,294 miles

o/s/f/ footrest slightly bent

Fail 12 Sep 2012 33,184 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

O/S/F Foot rest bent

Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,862 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 25,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 22,220 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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P209 GRC 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 95.2%.

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 P209 GRC, 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 P209 GRC registered?

P209 GRC is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P209 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 GRC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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