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P577 WUY

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,546 mi
Last recorded45,546 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 WUY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 45,546 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,690 miles

Cracks in front tyre not exposing ply

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 44,690 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure brake reaction bracket lock device missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,936 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,991 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 42,991 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2015 42,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,035 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,029 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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 26 Jun 2013 37,691 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,959 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,126 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,302 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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P577 WUY is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P577 WUY, 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 P577 WUY registered?

P577 WUY is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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