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P733 ANW

1997 Honda Vfr

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,733 mi
Last recorded72,733 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 ANW
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,733 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 72,723 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick nearside pads low and contaminated (oil) (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,514 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 70,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,032 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,331 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,331 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,931 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,911 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,792 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 45,769 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 45,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,737 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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P733 ANW is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 32,670 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P733 ANW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P733 ANW registered?

P733 ANW is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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