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P969 XWO

1997 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,105 mi
Last recorded34,105 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 XWO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,105 miles

Central Rear shock starting to corrode spring rusting

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

engine weeping oil

exhaust rusting

some general signs of slight corrosion on metal parts

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,985 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,684 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 31,808 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 31,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 27,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 25,328 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 XWO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

P969 XWO is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P969 XWO safe to buy?

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