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P656 ESA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,490 mi
Last recorded14,490 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 ESA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 14,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 14,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 14,340 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 14,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,139 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 14,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,755 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,666 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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P656 ESA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P656 ESA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P656 ESA registered?

P656 ESA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P656 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 ESA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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