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P128 OLX

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,164 mi
Last recorded38,164 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 OLX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 38,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,120 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 38,087 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,928 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 37,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,883 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 36,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,421 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,332 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,318 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,219 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,031 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,031 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,833 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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P128 OLX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P128 OLX, 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 P128 OLX registered?

P128 OLX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P128 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 OLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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