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P290 LFL

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,189 mi
Last recorded27,189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 LFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 27,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 25,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,615 miles

small oil leak near sump

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,093 miles

Front tyre out of shape !

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,902 miles

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

hydraulic clutch pipe slightly catching

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,726 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,207 miles

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,147 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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P290 LFL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P290 LFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P290 LFL registered?

P290 LFL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P290 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 LFL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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