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P724 FJO

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,185 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 68,126 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,002 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,835 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 61,818 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,135 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 59,072 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,876 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 51,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,607 miles

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,822 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,820 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,548 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,754 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,710 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,032 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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P724 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 P724 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 P724 FJO registered?

P724 FJO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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