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P65 PDM

1997 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,612 mi
Last recorded56,612 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 PDM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 55,929 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 55,860 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 54,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,298 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1mm. (4.1.3(ii))

Rear hugger has front fastening broken.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,164 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,260 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brakes sticking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,243 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brakes sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,864 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,980 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 33,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,052 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,933 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 24,918 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P65 PDM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P65 PDM, 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 P65 PDM registered?

P65 PDM is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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