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P62 HOV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,903 mi
Last recorded32,903 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 HOV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 31,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 23,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 20,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 20,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 19,300 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,800 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,393 miles

front tyre needs to be changed

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,260 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,351 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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P62 HOV 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 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P62 HOV, 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 P62 HOV registered?

P62 HOV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P62 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 HOV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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