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P265 PLG

1997 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,557 mi
Last recorded23,557 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR75032,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 PLG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 23,557 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain & Sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 22,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 22,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,672 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 21,534 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,291 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,753 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,424 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,049 miles

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

Front wheel tyre valve is starting to perish.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,275 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,780 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,780 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,807 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 17,515 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 17,205 miles

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

tax disc holder secured on caliper bolt.could act as lever causing loosening

Pass 18 May 2006 16,444 miles

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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P265 PLG is a 1997 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 32,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P265 PLG, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P265 PLG is a 1997 Honda VFR750, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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