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P46 TGY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,969 mi
Last recorded84,969 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 TGY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 84,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 84,101 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,872 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 73,773 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 71,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,983 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2016 62,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,673 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,652 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,630 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,623 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 52,119 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,061 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,110 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,480 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 34,480 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,645 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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P46 TGY 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 81.8%.

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 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 P46 TGY, 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 P46 TGY registered?

P46 TGY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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