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P656 NVW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,104 mi
Last recorded73,104 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 NVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,104 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 73,104 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 71,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,458 miles

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

gear lever worn/play at pivot

Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

gear lever worn/play at pivot

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,224 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,224 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 52,209 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 39,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,655 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,223 miles

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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P656 NVW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P656 NVW, 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 P656 NVW registered?

P656 NVW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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