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P908 WUB

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,403 mi
Last recorded48,403 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 WUB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 48,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 48,398 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,382 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,380 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 48,380 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,931 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,640 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,683 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 40,676 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly increase of revs on right lock cables fowling clocks (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear pads worn low

Pass 15 May 2015 33,432 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 33,432 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,544 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,180 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 29,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 26,862 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 24,665 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

chain lube on rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2011 24,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

chain lube on rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 20,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 45,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 19,509 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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

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P908 WUB is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P908 WUB, 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 P908 WUB registered?

P908 WUB is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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