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P548 KDU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,054 mi
Last recorded26,054 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 KDU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 26,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,006 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 22,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,681 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,127 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,687 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,155 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,596 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 11,596 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P548 KDU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P548 KDU, 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 P548 KDU registered?

P548 KDU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P548 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 KDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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