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P161 NWG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,617 mi
Last recorded20,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 NWG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 20,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,637 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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P161 NWG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

P161 NWG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P161 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 NWG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P161 NWG have outstanding finance?

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