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P123 MDT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

15,673 mi
Last recorded15,673 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 MDT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 15,673 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 15,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 15,511 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 15,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 15,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 14,943 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 14,824 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 14,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 13,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 13,310 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,276 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 13,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,209 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 12,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,888 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 11,888 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 8,459 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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P123 MDT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 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 VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P123 MDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P123 MDT registered?

P123 MDT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P123 MDT safe to buy?

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