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P458 XUF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

21,012 mi
Last recorded21,012 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 XUF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 21,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 19,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 17,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 13,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 11,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 11,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 10,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 9,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 9,806 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P458 XUF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 P458 XUF, 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 P458 XUF registered?

P458 XUF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P458 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 XUF 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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