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P636 AUX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,400 mi
Last recorded47,400 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 AUX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 47,400 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 46,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 45,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 41,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 41,550 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 40,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,824 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,824 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 33,973 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 31,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

offside footrest rubber worn becoming detached

Pass 28 May 2013 30,813 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 30,197 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 30,197 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 29,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 27,943 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,360 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 5 May 2009 27,360 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,074 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,074 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 26,609 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,609 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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P636 AUX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P636 AUX, 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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P636 AUX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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