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P211 VHW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,458 mi
Last recorded67,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 VHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,458 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,966 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 66,966 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,464 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 66,464 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,435 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 66,281 miles

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

rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,837 miles

All ferrules on brake hoses corroded

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,751 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 60,730 miles

Centre Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Centre Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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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P211 VHW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P211 VHW, 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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P211 VHW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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