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P418 UGP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,005 mi
Last recorded46,005 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 UGP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 46,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 45,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,616 miles

Front brake fluid res loose

Fail 25 Mar 2022 45,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front brake fluid res loose

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

modified rear structure (seat)

Fail 20 Jul 2021 44,845 miles

Brake pedal insecure locking device missing from pedal pin (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pedal insecure locking device missing from pedal pivot (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

modified rear structure (seat)

Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit showing uneven wear (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished rear (5.2.3 (j))

Rear modified rear structure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,101 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Jul 2019

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure clip missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,045 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,019 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp hi/low on at same time (1.2.2b(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey missing gasket at muffler joint (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing mounting bolts missing (7.1.1c)

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted nut missing (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,237 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Upper fairing mount bent

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

clutch master cylinder cap missing fluid low

gear change lever bent

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,234 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 27,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,301 miles

exhaust pipe fouls number plate

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 26,126 miles

Exhausts slightly noisy

Pass 2 May 2007 20,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,420 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P418 UGP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P418 UGP, 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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P418 UGP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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