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P466 YGF

1997 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 YGF
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 64,332 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,160 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 640,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,507 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,196 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,195 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 61,188 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,467 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 59,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,892 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rider foot pegs broken n/s o/s

Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,892 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rider foot pegs broken n/s o/s

Pass 31 May 2012 55,693 miles

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 55,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,901 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 41,901 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,351 miles

corner of number plate broken

Fail 12 Apr 2008 18,964 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 15,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,450 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 13,450 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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P466 YGF is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 32,670 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P466 YGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P466 YGF registered?

P466 YGF is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P466 YGF safe to buy?

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