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P946 UMR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,858 mi
Last recorded57,858 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 UMR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 57,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 57,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 56,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,824 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,823 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,973 miles

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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,901 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,424 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,011 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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P946 UMR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P946 UMR, 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 P946 UMR registered?

P946 UMR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P946 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 UMR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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