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P781 EDV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,133 mi
Last recorded34,133 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 EDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 34,133 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2009 34,133 miles

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

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,510 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 29,976 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,804 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 25,238 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 25,238 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P781 EDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P781 EDV, 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 P781 EDV registered?

P781 EDV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P781 EDV safe to buy?

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