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P969 WGJ

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 WGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,927 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

both front fork bottoms started to corroed

slight play in rear hub bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2020 62,927 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

both front fork bottoms started to corroed

slight play in rear hub bearing

Pass 17 May 2019 62,525 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play rear hub bearing

Pass 4 May 2018 61,470 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 59,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,468 miles

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

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

Gear linkage component loose

Nail in rear tyre

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,778 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,044 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 36,044 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 WGJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

P969 WGJ is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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