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P474 WDG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,716 mi
Last recorded34,716 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 WDG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 34,716 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 32,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,438 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,193 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,854 miles

Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,984 miles

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

fairing and bar ends missing

headlight flat beam pattern

Pass 21 May 2015 26,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 25,159 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 25,109 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 23,417 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 22,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,886 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,681 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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P474 WDG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P474 WDG, 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 P474 WDG registered?

P474 WDG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P474 WDG safe to buy?

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