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P291 MLE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,060 mi
Last recorded63,060 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,060 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,843 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,672 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 52,672 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 52,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,959 miles

2 tyre's under inflated

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,643 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 38,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,874 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,546 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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P291 MLE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P291 MLE, 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 P291 MLE registered?

P291 MLE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P291 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 MLE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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