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P965 HYD

1996 Honda VF750C

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,498 mi
Last recorded15,498 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VF750C20,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 HYD
MakeHonda
ModelVF750C
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 15,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 14,969 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 14,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 14,920 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 14,916 miles

Main beam tell tail not working

Pass 14 May 2016 14,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 14,867 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 14,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,593 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,868 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 13,868 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 13,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 12,759 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF750C?

Based on 4,157 MOT tests across 428 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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P965 HYD is a 1996 Honda VF750C in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda VF750C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,546 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 VF750C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P965 HYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750C typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VF750C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P965 HYD registered?

P965 HYD is a 1996 Honda VF750C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P965 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P965 HYD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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