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P556 ECH

1997 Honda VFR750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,152 mi
Last recorded37,152 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 ECH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,152 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Outer Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front offside footrest damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2012 37,152 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 37,152 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,152 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,152 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 37,152 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 May 2009 37,152 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 37,152 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2008 37,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 37,152 miles

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

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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P556 ECH is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P556 ECH, 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 P556 ECH registered?

P556 ECH is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P556 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 ECH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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