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P265 UGP

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,019 mi
Last recorded85,019 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 UGP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,019 miles

Clutch fluid in reservoir below lower mark

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,991 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 69,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,132 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 64,132 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,030 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 56,306 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 55,385 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 55,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,408 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wiring around dash / handlebars touching dash on lock to lock

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,655 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wiring around dash / handlebars touching dash on lock to lock

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,361 miles

Centre of rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Rear silencer loose on centre joint

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,429 miles

Front brake binding

Rear tyre valvee cap touching rear caliper on rotaation

Wiring to handlebars touching speedo console on full lock

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 39,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 37,959 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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P265 UGP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue 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 P265 UGP, 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 P265 UGP registered?

P265 UGP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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