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P363 BCN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,420 mi
Last recorded41,420 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 BCN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 41,420 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 41,420 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 41,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 41,405 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 41,405 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,402 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 41,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,989 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 40,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,524 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 38,524 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 37,990 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2012 32,221 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 32,221 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,000 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 37,000 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,627 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 24,977 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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P363 BCN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P363 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 P363 BCN registered?

P363 BCN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P363 BCN safe to buy?

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