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P56 XTX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,882 mi
Last recorded29,882 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 XTX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 29,882 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 29,798 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 27,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 27,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 27,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,939 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,939 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,296 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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P56 XTX 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 81.3%.

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 P56 XTX, 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 P56 XTX registered?

P56 XTX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P56 XTX safe to buy?

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