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P466 XAG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,143 mi
Last recorded14,143 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 XAG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 14,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 13,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 13,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,557 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 12,554 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,523 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 8,739 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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P466 XAG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P466 XAG, 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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P466 XAG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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