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P206 GRC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,577 mi
Last recorded25,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 GRC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 25,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,507 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,347 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 25,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

test ridden. brake discs do not affect the handling of motorcycle

Pass 27 May 2011 24,824 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 24,824 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,743 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 23,743 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 22,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,458 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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P206 GRC 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 76.9%.

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 P206 GRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P206 GRC registered?

P206 GRC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P206 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 GRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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