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P545 OVW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,899 mi
Last recorded51,899 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 OVW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 51,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,021 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fairing insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,650 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,155 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,155 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 32,000 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,608 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 22,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,429 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,417 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,365 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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P545 OVW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P545 OVW, 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 P545 OVW registered?

P545 OVW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P545 OVW safe to buy?

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