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P553 GDC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,249 mi
Last recorded35,249 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 GDC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 35,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,626 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET SILENCERS FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 31,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 31,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 23,633 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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P553 GDC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P553 GDC, 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 P553 GDC registered?

P553 GDC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P553 GDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 GDC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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