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P360 BCN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,878 mi
Last recorded17,878 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 BCN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 17,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 17,861 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2025 17,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 16,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 16,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 15,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 15,928 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,535 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,957 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,646 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 11,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,527 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 10,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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P360 BCN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P360 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 P360 BCN registered?

P360 BCN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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