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P85 HTO

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,793 mi
Last recorded35,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 HTO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,793 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,627 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 34,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 33,934 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

battery flat

Pass 28 May 2012 33,107 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,792 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 28,792 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,119 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 26,119 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2008

partial vin number

Pass 22 May 2007 22,352 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2006 19,684 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 14,988 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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P85 HTO is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P85 HTO, 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 P85 HTO registered?

P85 HTO is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P85 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 HTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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