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P220 ONF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,070 mi
Last recorded7,070 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 ONF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 7,070 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 6,905 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 6,905 miles

Stop lamp not working SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 4,380 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 4 Aug 2021 3,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 2,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 2,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 2,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 1,700 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 7,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,853 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

offside exhaust bracket slightly loose

Pass 17 May 2011 28,679 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,424 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,405 miles

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,690 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

spring on o/s/f footpeg sticking at times

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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P220 ONF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P220 ONF, 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 P220 ONF registered?

P220 ONF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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