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P596 OBU

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,156 mi
Last recorded42,156 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 OBU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,156 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,785 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 40,785 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,361 miles

Front brakes need cleaning ,wheel slightly stiff to turn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit will need new rear tyre soon (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 32,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,203 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 19,052 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,356 miles

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

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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P596 OBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P596 OBU, 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 P596 OBU registered?

P596 OBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P596 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 OBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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