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P540 VEU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,674 mi
Last recorded54,674 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 VEU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 54,674 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,721 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,692 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,743 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 1 Dec 2009 41,743 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,986 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,905 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 38,905 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,581 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 24,581 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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P540 VEU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P540 VEU, 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 P540 VEU registered?

P540 VEU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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