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P562 MJW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,726 mi
Last recorded29,726 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 MJW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 29,533 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 28,808 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 28,808 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 28,313 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

rear carrier insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2019 27,106 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

rear carrier insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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P562 MJW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P562 MJW, 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 P562 MJW registered?

P562 MJW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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