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P817 OWP

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,784 mi
Last recorded20,784 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 OWP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 20,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 20,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 20,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,506 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 20,506 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,262 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 20,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,127 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 20,127 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,230 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,466 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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P817 OWP is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,151 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 P817 OWP, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P817 OWP registered?

P817 OWP is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P817 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 OWP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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