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P714 MAV

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,655 mi
Last recorded39,655 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 MAV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,103 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 38,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,714 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 36,685 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 32,715 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,250 miles

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

rear wheel bearing very slight play

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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P714 MAV is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P714 MAV, 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 P714 MAV registered?

P714 MAV is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P714 MAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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