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P968 PLM

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,502 mi
Last recorded27,502 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 PLM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,502 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 27,502 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 26,984 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 36,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 35,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 34,975 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 34,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,478 miles

Exhaust Middle Section (Clamps Deteriorated and Need Replacing)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,333 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 32,225 miles

Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,911 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,085 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 29,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,844 miles

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 PLM is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PLM, 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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What year was P968 PLM registered?

P968 PLM is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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