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P623 PBU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,361 mi
Last recorded57,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 PBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 57,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 57,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,310 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,118 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,079 miles

Drive chain rivet link damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2018 55,079 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain rivet link damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,872 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,411 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,193 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,803 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,878 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,339 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2005 31,841 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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P623 PBU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P623 PBU, 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 P623 PBU registered?

P623 PBU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P623 PBU safe to buy?

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