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P193 OLD

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,529 mi
Last recorded46,529 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 OLD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 46,529 miles

Engine running on one cylinder, front cylinder cold!

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,215 miles

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

Rear lamp slightly loose

Pass 11 Aug 2018 45,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,749 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake disc slightly worn

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyre worn low

Fail 6 Jun 2015 43,729 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake disc slightly worn

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyre worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2013 41,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 41,888 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,929 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,929 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,293 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,269 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 35,206 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 31,690 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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P193 OLD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P193 OLD, 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 P193 OLD registered?

P193 OLD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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