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P89 MNV

1997 Honda Vfr 750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,285 mi
Last recorded30,285 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr 75027,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 MNV
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 30,285 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 28,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 27,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 25,408 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 25,392 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 22,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 20,475 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 18,933 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 17,967 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,088 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,047 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,152 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,152 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,472 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,368 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
679
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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P89 MNV is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 27,908 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 Vfr 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P89 MNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P89 MNV registered?

P89 MNV is a 1997 Honda Vfr 750, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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