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P197 KEF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,062 mi
Last recorded30,062 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 KEF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 30,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 29,777 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,680 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 29,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 28,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,382 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 21,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 17,905 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 17,384 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 16,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,858 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 15,858 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,693 miles

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

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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P197 KEF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P197 KEF, 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 P197 KEF registered?

P197 KEF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P197 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 KEF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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