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P31 XTC

1997 Honda VTR1000

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,093 mi
Last recorded33,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 32,540 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 32,313 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,025 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,247 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,905 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 28,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 15 May 2009 52,677 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 May 2009 52,677 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2008 41,882 miles

play in rear cush drive rubbers

Pass 18 May 2007 38,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,556 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P31 XTC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P31 XTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P31 XTC registered?

P31 XTC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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