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P215 DUY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,051 mi
Last recorded32,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 DUY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 32,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 31,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 30,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 30,432 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,535 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2009 18,391 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside 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 7 May 2008 15,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,010 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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P215 DUY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P215 DUY, 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 P215 DUY registered?

P215 DUY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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