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P89 HAL

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,780 mi
Last recorded20,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 HAL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 20,780 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 20,281 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 20,177 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 20,170 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 20,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,782 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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P89 HAL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P89 HAL, 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 P89 HAL registered?

P89 HAL is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P89 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 HAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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