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P968 MLE

1997 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,996 mi
Last recorded62,996 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,996 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,476 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2024 78,462 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Control brake lever 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,986 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 50,986 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,263 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 37,263 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,095 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 36,095 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,826 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,750 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,061 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,061 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,935 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,265 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,324 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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P968 MLE is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P968 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P968 MLE is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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