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P652 SAV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,319 mi
Last recorded48,319 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 SAV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,319 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 48,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,148 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,209 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 39,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,639 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 38,635 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 36,955 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 36,856 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 36,856 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,858 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 35,849 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,689 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,553 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 Aug 2009 21,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 20,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,840 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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P652 SAV 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 66.7%.

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 P652 SAV, 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 P652 SAV registered?

P652 SAV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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