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P493 OLM

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,478 mi
Last recorded32,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 OLM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,490 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 49,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,138 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 42,138 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,435 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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P493 OLM is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red 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 P493 OLM, 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.

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What year was P493 OLM registered?

P493 OLM is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P493 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 OLM 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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