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P309 OLE

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,619 mi
Last recorded32,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 OLE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 32,619 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,568 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,686 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 28,686 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 28,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 24,960 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 24,937 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,565 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 23,565 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2005 21,452 miles

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

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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P309 OLE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P309 OLE, 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 P309 OLE registered?

P309 OLE is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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