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P952 YWU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,425 mi
Last recorded25,425 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 YWU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 25,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,565 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,381 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 21,368 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 20,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 17,156 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2007 17,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 14,949 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 14,936 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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 YWU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YWU, 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

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What year was P952 YWU registered?

P952 YWU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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