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P396 CPM

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,315 mi
Last recorded39,315 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 39,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 37,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 36,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,323 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,312 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 36,312 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,294 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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P396 CPM is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P396 CPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P396 CPM registered?

P396 CPM is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P396 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 CPM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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