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P85 LOH

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,996 mi
Last recorded50,996 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 LOH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 50,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 50,587 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,204 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 49,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 49,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,747 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,737 miles

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,857 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,412 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 17,222 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,334 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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P85 LOH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,170 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 P85 LOH, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P85 LOH registered?

P85 LOH is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P85 LOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 LOH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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