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P21 BLJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,544 mi
Last recorded30,544 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 BLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 30,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 30,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 29,228 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,986 miles

exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2021 27,986 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,342 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 26,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 26,799 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,402 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 29 Aug 2014 23,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,828 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 21,828 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,224 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 19 May 2009 18,757 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 18,301 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,866 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,278 miles

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

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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P21 BLJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P21 BLJ, 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 P21 BLJ registered?

P21 BLJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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