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P514 NLN

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,150 mi
Last recorded49,150 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 NLN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 49,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 49,150 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,950 miles

Drive chain dry. Centre stand dry.

Left front fork tube has corrosion.

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,276 miles

headrace bearings have slight play.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 20,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,979 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 NLN is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P514 NLN, 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 P514 NLN registered?

P514 NLN is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P514 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 NLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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