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P857 TNG

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,903 mi
Last recorded30,903 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 TNG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 30,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 30,843 miles

Central Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear brake banjo fitting rusty

Rear Rear brake pedal rusty

Rear Rear exhaust system rusty

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 30,840 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear brake banjo fitting rusty

Rear Rear brake pedal rusty

Rear Rear exhaust system rusty

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 30,794 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear Rear brake pedal and mechcanisum rusty

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 30,788 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 30,782 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 30,767 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust system slightly rusty

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

Rear Road spring corroded Slightly rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 28,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,591 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 23,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,183 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,027 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear rear drive chain has tight spot

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,728 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 17,728 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 14,482 miles

Front mudguard cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,203 miles

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

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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P857 TNG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P857 TNG, 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 P857 TNG registered?

P857 TNG is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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