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P993 WFV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,815 mi
Last recorded38,815 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 WFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 38,796 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to cracked rear disc (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,520 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 35,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,792 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 30,523 miles

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

Front fork dust covers starting to crack

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 29,728 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,408 miles

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 25 Oct 2018 28,407 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working rear pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 28 Oct 2017 27,148 miles

Brake hoses in sleeves not allowing a full inspection of hoses.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 27,148 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Brake hoses in sleeves not allowing a full inspection of hoses.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,602 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

front tyre cracking across tread

slight bind front brake

Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,714 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,756 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 20,282 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 20,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,099 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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P993 WFV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P993 WFV, 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 P993 WFV registered?

P993 WFV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P993 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 WFV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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