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P451 YGE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,803 mi
Last recorded25,803 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 YGE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 25,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,150 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 25,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Seal (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 24,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013
Fail 7 Sep 2007 22,190 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,406 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P451 YGE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P451 YGE, 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 P451 YGE registered?

P451 YGE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P451 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 YGE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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