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P81 DPY

1996 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,486 mi
Last recorded23,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 DPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 23,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,937 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,881 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry. Slack. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,582 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 22,582 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre & wheel inncorect DOR (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 22,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,736 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 21,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 21,684 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,510 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,356 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 19,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,942 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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P81 DPY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P81 DPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P81 DPY registered?

P81 DPY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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