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P306 OLC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,805 mi
Last recorded43,805 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 OLC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 42,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside of tyre @1.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 41,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,411 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Rear Hugger not fastened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,036 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 39,025 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,764 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 32,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,428 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 27,192 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,008 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,410 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 OLC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

P306 OLC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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