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P265 MKO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,644 mi
Last recorded29,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 MKO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 29,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 27,508 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 27,508 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 24,888 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 24,888 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,296 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 24,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,173 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 22,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 21,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,874 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,498 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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P265 MKO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P265 MKO, 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 P265 MKO registered?

P265 MKO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P265 MKO safe to buy?

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