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P612 XHG

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,386 mi
Last recorded55,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 XHG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 55,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 53,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,493 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,548 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2012 41,006 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 41,006 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2010 40,994 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 36,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 26,173 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 26,173 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P612 XHG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P612 XHG, 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 P612 XHG registered?

P612 XHG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P612 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 XHG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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