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P516 HRB

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 HRB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,356 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,346 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,377 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,505 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,505 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,499 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,443 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

n/s passenger foot rest bolt nut missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 70,371 miles

ADVISE SERVICE/CLEAN FRONT BRAKES

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,371 miles

ADVISE SERVICE/CLEAN FRONT BRAKES

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,167 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,167 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 66,008 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,681 miles

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

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

headlight has been taped to acheive correct beam pattern

Fail 19 Apr 2006 55,681 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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P516 HRB is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,170 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 VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P516 HRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P516 HRB registered?

P516 HRB is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P516 HRB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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