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P506 GUD

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,390 mi
Last recorded61,390 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 GUD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 61,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 61,123 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,953 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,689 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 53,689 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,832 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,830 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,790 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,790 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 44,237 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,302 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,474 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,480 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,480 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 22,058 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,141 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P506 GUD is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P506 GUD, 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 P506 GUD registered?

P506 GUD is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P506 GUD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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