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P257 LKP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,170 mi
Last recorded68,170 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 LKP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 68,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 57,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 50,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 49,465 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 47,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,265 miles

small cracks appearing in front tyre

Pass 3 May 2008 41,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,502 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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P257 LKP 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 100%.

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 P257 LKP, 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 P257 LKP registered?

P257 LKP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P257 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 LKP shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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