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P282 JPY

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,735 mi
Last recorded40,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 JPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,735 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both forward and rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,642 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 40,335 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,988 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear seat support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 39,988 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear seat support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 39,714 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 39,082 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 36,787 miles

drive sprockets wearing

Pass 27 May 2015 34,899 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 32,920 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 32,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 30,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 May 2012 29,482 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 27,796 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,693 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 25,665 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,984 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P282 JPY is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P282 JPY, 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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P282 JPY is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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