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P51 HRR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,809 mi
Last recorded26,809 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 HRR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlight has masking tape fitted

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 24,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Slightly stiff operation (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak from front of engine

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp has masking tape fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2024 24,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Slightly stiff operation (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Beam kick up to r/h side (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from front of engine

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp has masking tape fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 22,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 33,791 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 33,776 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front wheel fitted incorrectly

Pass 18 May 2019 30,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 28,005 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,005 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,427 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 27,401 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,200 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 27,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 25,061 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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P51 HRR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P51 HRR, 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 P51 HRR registered?

P51 HRR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P51 HRR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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