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P178 OAR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,704 mi
Last recorded27,704 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 OAR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 27,704 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 27,704 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 27,597 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 27,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 27,013 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 25,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,045 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,950 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,692 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,645 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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P178 OAR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OAR, 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 OAR registered?

P178 OAR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P178 OAR safe to buy?

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