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P966 YFT

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,569 mi
Last recorded38,569 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 YFT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 38,569 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,940 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,171 miles

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,001 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,576 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,380 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 32,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,723 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 30,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,636 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,874 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 15,874 miles

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

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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P966 YFT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P966 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 P966 YFT registered?

P966 YFT is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P966 YFT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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