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P485 TMV

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 TMV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 96,861 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 73,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 3,229 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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P485 TMV is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 748cc 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 P485 TMV, 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 P485 TMV registered?

P485 TMV is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is P485 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 TMV 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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