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P285 KOV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,719 mi
Last recorded28,719 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 KOV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 28,719 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 28,339 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front tyre 12 years old

Rear tyre 14 years old

Pass 7 May 2013 27,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,324 miles

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

r/h front foot peg cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,854 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 22,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,325 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,151 miles

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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P285 KOV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P285 KOV, 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 P285 KOV registered?

P285 KOV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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