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P248 FPL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,923 mi
Last recorded39,923 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 FPL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,923 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,355 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,721 miles

Offside Front footrest hanger has hairline crack

Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,721 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front footrest hanger has hairline crack

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,542 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,024 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,370 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 34,362 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

slight roughness in headbearings

sprockets worn borderline

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,501 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 27,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 13,583 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,583 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,009 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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P248 FPL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P248 FPL, 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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P248 FPL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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