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P341 BCN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,163 mi
Last recorded34,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 BCN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 32,730 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 31,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,991 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 25,991 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,207 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 21,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 19,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,643 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 16,993 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,540 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 15,987 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P341 BCN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 P341 BCN, 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 P341 BCN registered?

P341 BCN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P341 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P341 BCN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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