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P231 JWL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

2,494 mi
Last recorded2,494 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 JWL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 2,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 2,494 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Integrated (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 2,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 1,861 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 1,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 902 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 902 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 3,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 3,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,551 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,640 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 70,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,566 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,555 miles

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,116 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 63,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 60,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 54,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 54,845 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,475 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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P231 JWL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P231 JWL, 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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P231 JWL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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