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P161 FAW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,207 mi
Last recorded25,207 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 FAW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 25,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 24,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 22,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 21,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,746 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 19,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,125 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 19,125 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 18,299 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 18,299 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2005 16,861 miles

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

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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P161 FAW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P161 FAW, 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 P161 FAW registered?

P161 FAW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P161 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 FAW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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