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P586 WTG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,017 mi
Last recorded58,017 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 WTG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,857 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 57,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,557 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 57,557 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 57,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 57,497 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,401 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,993 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,973 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,815 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 51,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Sep 2015 51,734 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,865 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 43,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 32,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,611 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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P586 WTG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P586 WTG, 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 P586 WTG registered?

P586 WTG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P586 WTG safe to buy?

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