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P198 TVV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,861 mi
Last recorded29,861 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 TVV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,861 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear tyre has a puncture repair plug

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 29,843 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyre has a puncture repair plug

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,392 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,869 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,419 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 8,336 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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P198 TVV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P198 TVV, 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 P198 TVV registered?

P198 TVV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is P198 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 TVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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