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P314 VFA

1997 Honda VT1100

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,026 mi
Last recorded21,026 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VT110020,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 VFA
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 21,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 20,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,469 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 18,520 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 15,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 14,909 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 14,171 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 14,171 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 13,562 miles

Exhaust noisy noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 12,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 11,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 6,399 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 4,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 3,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 1,683 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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P314 VFA is a 1997 Honda VT1100 in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 20,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P314 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P314 VFA registered?

P314 VFA is a 1997 Honda VT1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P314 VFA safe to buy?

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