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P551 WHW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,922 mi
Last recorded31,922 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 WHW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 31,922 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 31,922 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 31,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2023 31,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 26,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 26,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 24,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,996 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 22,966 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,966 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,662 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 15,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,194 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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P551 WHW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P551 WHW, 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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P551 WHW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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