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P597 FGM

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,953 mi
Last recorded45,953 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 FGM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,953 miles

metal pipe above oil filter leaking oil

Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 45,447 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 45,447 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,246 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 41,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 38,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,950 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 29,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,506 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 26,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 23,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,759 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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P597 FGM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P597 FGM, 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 P597 FGM registered?

P597 FGM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P597 FGM safe to buy?

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