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P104 MNV

1997 Honda Vfr

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,278 mi
Last recorded64,278 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 MNV
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 64,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,965 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,008 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 59,007 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,119 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 57,104 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements flickers when touched when on side lamps position (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,346 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Outer Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 39,631 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Outer Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhavst clamp missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,249 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,249 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,035 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,777 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 26,770 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,348 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,798 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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P104 MNV is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 32,670 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P104 MNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P104 MNV registered?

P104 MNV is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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