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P525 CFV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,454 mi
Last recorded30,454 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 CFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 30,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 30,188 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2024 30,127 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 30,127 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 30,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 29,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 28,789 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 28,776 miles

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

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 27,194 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 27,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,194 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 27,175 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,748 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,015 miles

slightly loud exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,791 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,784 miles

Rear 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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P525 CFV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P525 CFV, 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 P525 CFV registered?

P525 CFV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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