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P870 SYE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,169 mi
Last recorded58,169 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 SYE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 57,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,239 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,593 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,867 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 51,612 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 46,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 41,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 39,231 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 37,066 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear hugger fouling tyre in need of attention

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,061 miles

after market exhust slightly louder than standard

Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,061 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,715 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,940 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,757 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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P870 SYE 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 P870 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 P870 SYE registered?

P870 SYE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P870 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 SYE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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