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P311 VTY

1996 Honda VFR750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,011 mi
Last recorded38,011 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750R38,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 VTY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 38,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 37,865 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 37,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,464 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,306 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,477 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,011 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,994 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,244 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 33,233 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,158 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 32,483 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,483 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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P311 VTY is a 1996 Honda VFR750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 38,276 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P311 VTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P311 VTY is a 1996 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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