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P828 HVO

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 HVO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 49,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 48,727 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 48,436 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 46,140 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,921 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 27,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 26,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,219 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 9,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,636 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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P828 HVO is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P828 HVO, 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 P828 HVO registered?

P828 HVO is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P828 HVO safe to buy?

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