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P734 JRY

1997 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,403 mi
Last recorded25,403 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 JRY
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 25,395 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header gasket. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,233 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 24,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 24,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 16,481 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 16,472 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 15,686 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 15,686 miles

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 14,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,682 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,349 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 14,346 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,544 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 11,373 miles

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

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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P734 JRY is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P734 JRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P734 JRY registered?

P734 JRY is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P734 JRY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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