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H198 PNO

1997 Honda VFR750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,805 mi
Last recorded80,805 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 PNO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,925 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,843 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 63,402 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))

Pass 23 May 2009 62,656 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2008 61,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 60,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 60,576 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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H198 PNO is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H198 PNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H198 PNO registered?

H198 PNO is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is H198 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H198 PNO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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