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P3 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,748 mi
Last recorded25,748 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 25,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 25,732 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 25,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,891 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 24,891 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,020 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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P3 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P3 VTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P3 VTR registered?

P3 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P3 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 VTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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