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P514 NHP

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,313 mi
Last recorded22,313 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 NHP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 22,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 21,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 19,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,125 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 170 60 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 14,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 14,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,996 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 13,996 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 13,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 13,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,871 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,832 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 13,832 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,637 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 13,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,364 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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P514 NHP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P514 NHP, 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 P514 NHP registered?

P514 NHP is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P514 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 NHP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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