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P840 PHU

1996 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,848 mi
Last recorded50,848 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,453 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,641 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 48,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,433 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,253 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,411 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,411 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,409 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,317 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,317 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,024 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 52,368 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,368 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 43,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,720 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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P840 PHU is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P840 PHU, 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 P840 PHU registered?

P840 PHU is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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