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P139 TRN

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,683 mi
Last recorded56,683 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 TRN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,980 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired slightly loose (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play / drive bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose slight tight spot (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,357 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play drive surport bearing (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,189 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,731 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,941 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,152 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,846 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 36,807 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,840 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P139 TRN is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P139 TRN, 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.

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What year was P139 TRN registered?

P139 TRN is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P139 TRN safe to buy?

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