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P276 MSX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,700 mi
Last recorded27,700 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 MSX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 27,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 26,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 26,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 25,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 22,598 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,565 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 20,711 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 20,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,768 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,240 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 12,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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P276 MSX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P276 MSX, 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 P276 MSX registered?

P276 MSX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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