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P87 LPX

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,057 mi
Last recorded61,057 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 LPX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,849 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,616 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,615 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear tyre has cuts but not though to cords

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,614 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,569 miles

exhaust front pipes heavily corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 59,569 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

exhaust front pipes heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,403 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,036 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 59,000 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,845 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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P87 LPX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P87 LPX, 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 P87 LPX registered?

P87 LPX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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