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P969 RNV

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,156 mi
Last recorded55,156 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 RNV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,156 miles

Fairing has sharp edges.

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,323 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,112 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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,232 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 39,193 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake binding slightly not enough to show on the brake tester

Fail 17 Jan 2011 35,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake binding slightly not enough to show on the brake tester

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,406 miles

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

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

front brakes very dirty, will start to bind soon.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,040 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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P969 RNV 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 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P969 RNV, 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 P969 RNV registered?

P969 RNV is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P969 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 RNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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