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P175 WWV

1997 Honda VTR1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,763 mi
Last recorded38,763 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 WWV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 38,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 38,447 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 38,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,594 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NEARSIDE FORK TUBE HAS SLIGHT SCRATCH OR AND PITTING IN CHROME

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY TIGHT WHEN SUSPENSION ON FULL EXTENSION

WIRING BEHIND HEADLIGHT AND FAIRING UNTIDY AND RUBBING STEERING AND FORKS ON LOCK TO LOCK

Fail 1 Apr 2021 37,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated OIL FROM FORK RUNNING DOWN OVER CALIPER DISC AND BRAKE PADS (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NEARSIDE FORK TUBE HAS SLIGHT SCRATCH OR AND PITTING IN CHROME

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY TIGHT WHEN SUSPENSION ON FULL EXTENSION

WIRING BEHIND HEADLIGHT AND FAIRING UNTIDY AND RUBBING STEERING AND FORKS ON LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 29 Feb 2020 36,907 miles

steel braided brake pipe hoses fitted front to rear

Fail 28 Feb 2020 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

steel braided brake pipe hoses fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,152 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 33,152 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 29,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 25,676 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,377 miles

rear lamp slightly loose

throttle stiff on offside lock

Fail 5 Sep 2009 16,375 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

rear lamp slightly loose

throttle stiff on offside lock

Pass 10 May 2008 16,186 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 15,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 14,674 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 14,674 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P175 WWV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P175 WWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P175 WWV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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