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P82 SPW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,927 mi
Last recorded28,927 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 SPW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 28,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 28,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,056 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 27,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,479 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 26,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 25,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,187 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,976 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2013 21,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,715 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 19,791 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

aftermarket exhaust fitted

headlight switch damaged

suspect rear pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2010 19,779 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight binding front brake.

Fail 4 May 2010 19,767 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

slight binding front brake.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,745 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

light switch knob broken.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 19,745 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

light switch knob broken.

Fail 22 Sep 2007 18,835 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,835 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,271 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S mirror cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2006 16,129 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

light switch damaged.

slight binding on front brake.

Pass 20 Aug 2005 15,401 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

light switch knob broken.

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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P82 SPW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P82 SPW, 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 P82 SPW registered?

P82 SPW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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