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P102 OLR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Purple Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,200 mi
Last recorded46,200 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 OLR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 43,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 42,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,722 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. exhaust slightly loose in clamp (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,746 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 May 2014 35,242 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 May 2013 33,347 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 1 May 2012 32,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,338 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,716 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 26,681 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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P102 OLR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Purple with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P102 OLR, 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 P102 OLR registered?

P102 OLR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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