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P168 NFL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,105 mi
Last recorded29,105 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 NFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 29,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 29,105 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Main beam / dipped beam switch stuck in, causing main beam to be on all the time (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Main beam light always on (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 28,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 28,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 28,040 miles

front discs have slight run-out

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 27,703 miles

Clutch fluid low.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 May 2015 26,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 23,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 22,794 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,439 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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P168 NFL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P168 NFL, 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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P168 NFL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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