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P355 OEW

1997 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,619 mi
Last recorded47,619 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR750F31,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 OEW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 44,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 40,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 40,846 miles

Central Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,165 miles

Front tyre starting to square off causing lumpy running on brake tester.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,847 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 16,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,447 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,375 miles

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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P355 OEW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P355 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P355 OEW registered?

P355 OEW is a 1997 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P355 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 OEW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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