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P178 GAL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,221 mi
Last recorded31,221 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 GAL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 31,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,152 miles

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

x1 rear tail light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2011 27,767 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 27,272 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 27,272 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P178 GAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P178 GAL, 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 P178 GAL registered?

P178 GAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P178 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 GAL shows 7 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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