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P896 AWX

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 AWX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 84,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 82,072 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 81,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 78,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,819 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 74,588 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside driver footrest broken

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 70,271 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,502 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,695 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,556 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2006 44,255 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 44,176 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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P896 AWX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P896 AWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P896 AWX registered?

P896 AWX is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is P896 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 AWX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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