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P771 EWL

1997 Honda VFR750R

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,236 mi
Last recorded67,236 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750R29,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 EWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 67,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,159 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 65,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,769 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 62,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,957 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,916 miles

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

smaller rear number plate fitted but still legible

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,586 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 41,579 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,084 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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P771 EWL is a 1997 Honda VFR750R in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,986 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P771 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P771 EWL registered?

P771 EWL is a 1997 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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