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P274 KSP

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,005 mi
Last recorded45,005 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 KSP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 45,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,924 miles

Fairing panels insecure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Right fork leg has a slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Loose at rear silencer and pipe to clamp. Not leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,464 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,752 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

chain guard/ tyre hugger insecure

cluch lever bent

Pass 16 Oct 2021 43,257 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,895 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 40,824 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 2 May 2018 38,292 miles

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

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

o/s footpeg short

tyre hugger insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,292 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

o/s footpeg short

tyre hugger insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2017 35,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,365 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,395 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 25,966 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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P274 KSP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P274 KSP, 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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P274 KSP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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