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P987 PGO

1996 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,588 mi
Last recorded50,588 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 PGO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,588 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,442 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,336 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 43,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,104 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,049 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 42,049 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 39,099 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 39,099 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P987 PGO is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 34,793 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 P987 PGO, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P987 PGO registered?

P987 PGO is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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