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P952 MOO

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,331 mi
Last recorded57,331 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 MOO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,331 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 30 May 2025 56,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 56,109 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 55,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 54,250 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 54,250 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2019 50,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 May 2019 50,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 47,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,631 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,549 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,309 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 31,991 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,991 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 28,830 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
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P952 MOO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P952 MOO, 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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P952 MOO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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