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P282 ONE

1997 Honda VFR750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,234 mi
Last recorded73,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750R29,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 ONE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,234 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 68,885 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 67,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 65,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 63,599 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 60,410 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 50,898 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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P282 ONE is a 1997 Honda VFR750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P282 ONE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P282 ONE registered?

P282 ONE is a 1997 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P282 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 ONE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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