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P959 YFT

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,917 mi
Last recorded68,917 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 YFT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported lower brake pipe to hose bracket loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.02 mm ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,344 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,339 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front unable to check front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,963 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,171 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 54,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,344 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 52,344 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P959 YFT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P959 YFT, 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 P959 YFT registered?

P959 YFT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P959 YFT safe to buy?

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