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P870 HBG

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,840 mi
Last recorded64,840 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 HBG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 64,840 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,326 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 63,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 63,139 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 62,545 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 61,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,793 miles

riding controls slightly insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2014 60,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,773 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,773 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,206 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 52,390 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 48,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 43,269 miles

Inner Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 18 Feb 2006 43,267 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

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P870 HBG is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P870 HBG, 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 P870 HBG registered?

P870 HBG is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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