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P79 MBU

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,853 mi
Last recorded33,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 MBU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,451 miles

rear tyre low presure

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,306 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 26,295 miles

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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P79 MBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P79 MBU, 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 P79 MBU registered?

P79 MBU is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P79 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 MBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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