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P818 DBL

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,242 mi
Last recorded112,242 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 DBL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 112,242 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 65,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,155 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 63,155 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,177 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 61,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,952 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 58,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,184 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 55,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,971 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 52,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,025 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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P818 DBL is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P818 DBL, 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 P818 DBL registered?

P818 DBL is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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