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P204 EVJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,955 mi
Last recorded18,955 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 EVJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 18,955 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 18,950 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 18,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,728 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 17,676 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 17,676 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,497 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 15,224 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,224 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,864 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 13,864 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P204 EVJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P204 EVJ, 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 P204 EVJ registered?

P204 EVJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P204 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 EVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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