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P306 HPY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,138 mi
Last recorded26,138 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 26,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 25,151 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 25,151 miles

Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,825 miles

Tyres Old

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,816 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 24,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,557 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 24,544 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,435 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

n/s silencer clamp missing

o/s silencer clamp missing

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,719 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,921 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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P306 HPY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P306 HPY, 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 P306 HPY registered?

P306 HPY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P306 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 HPY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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