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P98 OLM

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,374 mi
Last recorded38,374 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 OLM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,374 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 38,374 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,917 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,917 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,261 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,348 miles

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

slight binding front brake.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,215 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight binding on front brake.

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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P98 OLM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P98 OLM, 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 P98 OLM registered?

P98 OLM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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