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P277 MSX

1997 Honda VFR750F

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,811 mi
Last recorded34,811 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 MSX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 34,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,267 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 29,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 29,018 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch fluid low

Pass 14 Aug 2019 28,371 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 28,366 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 24,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 23,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,465 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 19,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,230 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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P277 MSX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Silver 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 P277 MSX, 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 P277 MSX registered?

P277 MSX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P277 MSX safe to buy?

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