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P425 NBP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,623 mi
Last recorded28,623 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 NBP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 28,623 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 27,528 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 26,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 26,202 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,930 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 25,930 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,642 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 21,642 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 18,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,602 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,780 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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P425 NBP 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 86.4%.

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 P425 NBP, 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 P425 NBP registered?

P425 NBP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P425 NBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 NBP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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