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P603 OBU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,976 mi
Last recorded7,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 OBU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 7,976 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 7,976 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,188 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 7,324 miles

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

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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P603 OBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P603 OBU, 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 P603 OBU registered?

P603 OBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P603 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 OBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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