CarVerify

Free Car Check

P97 OLR

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,745 mi
Last recorded65,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 OLR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected forks twisted out of line (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,356 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 57,356 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,515 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,111 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,106 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,612 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,283 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P97 OLR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P97 OLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P97 OLR?

You can check the full history of P97 OLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P97 OLR registered?

P97 OLR is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P97 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 OLR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P97 OLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P97 OLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.