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P687 YUA

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 YUA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 128,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 128,194 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 124,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,837 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 122,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 122,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 121,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 120,656 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 9,366 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,592 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 26,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,023 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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P687 YUA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P687 YUA, 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 P687 YUA registered?

P687 YUA is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P687 YUA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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