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P703 FJO

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,518 mi
Last recorded45,518 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,044 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 45,044 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,827 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 44,827 miles

Offside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,213 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 44,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear shock has reduced damping

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,749 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,808 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 31,236 miles

Rear Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,270 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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P703 FJO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P703 FJO, 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 P703 FJO registered?

P703 FJO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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