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P248 NFL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,865 mi
Last recorded33,865 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 NFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 33,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 33,858 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 33,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 31,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 28,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,311 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,405 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 25,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,592 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 16,448 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 8,909 miles

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

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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P248 NFL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P248 NFL, 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 NFL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P248 NFL safe to buy?

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