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P763 SYE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,751 mi
Last recorded61,751 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 SYE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 61,751 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 61,751 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam image kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 58,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 56,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 54,678 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 54,678 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 54,659 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam kick up to right hand side. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 51,854 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,394 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 43,037 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 40,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,677 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

continental headlamp temporarily masked to conforn to UK spec

n/s/front brake disc bobbins slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

continental headlamp temporarily masked to conforn to UK spec

n/s/front brake disc bobbins slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,044 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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P763 SYE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P763 SYE, 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 P763 SYE registered?

P763 SYE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P763 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P763 SYE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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