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P392 EBB

1997 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 EBB
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 52,829 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 52,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 52,414 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

gear linkage worn

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,785 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,845 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 93,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 1 May 2013 90,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,381 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,381 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 66,101 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,101 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2006 61,884 miles

front and rear tyres low (tread)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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P392 EBB is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 32,670 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P392 EBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P392 EBB registered?

P392 EBB is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P392 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P392 EBB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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