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P519 GCH

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,502 mi
Last recorded45,502 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 GCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 45,502 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose sprocket damper worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer loose,clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch low on fluid. Or worn, clutch works at handle bar, could fail

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,407 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,403 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer joint clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,885 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,510 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 43,991 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,638 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))

Nearside dip beam inoperative

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 43,638 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))

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside dip beam inoperative

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 41,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 40,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,493 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,555 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 38,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,795 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,574 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 16 May 2007 31,646 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,291 miles

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

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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P519 GCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P519 GCH, 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 P519 GCH registered?

P519 GCH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P519 GCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 GCH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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