CarVerify

Free Car Check

P940 SPW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,124 mi
Last recorded55,124 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 SPW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,124 miles

offside rear indicator slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,099 miles

Gear lever rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,762 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 46,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,720 miles

Front 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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P940 SPW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P940 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P940 SPW?

You can check the full history of P940 SPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P940 SPW registered?

P940 SPW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P940 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 SPW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P940 SPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P940 SPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.