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P559 WHW

1997 Honda Vfr 750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,249 mi
Last recorded58,249 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr 75027,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 WHW
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,162 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,057 miles

advise noisy exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,589 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,851 miles

throttle operation slight stiff

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,691 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 54,691 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 May 2010 40,700 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 40,700 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 35,582 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,688 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 31,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,734 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
679
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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P559 WHW is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 Vfr 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P559 WHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P559 WHW registered?

P559 WHW is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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