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P162 FPM

1997 Honda Vfr 750 F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,896 mi
Last recorded44,896 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F28,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 FPM
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,896 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,638 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,632 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,424 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,424 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,318 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,154 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,154 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,543 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 34,540 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,537 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Clutch hydraulic fluid level low.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,969 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750 F?

Based on 1,068 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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P162 FPM is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 28,140 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 750 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P162 FPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P162 FPM is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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