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P63 ONV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,499 mi
Last recorded39,499 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 ONV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 39,499 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 39,482 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 39,342 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Front brake binding 20 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Right hand lock down handlebar hits faring body lock to lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 37,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 35,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 34,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 31,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 1,264 miles

head lamp pattern poor

Pass 2 May 2018 47 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,963 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Near side mirror lose.

Offside Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,147 miles

Near side mirror lose.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,858 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 33,282 miles

slight cracks on rear disc

Fail 18 May 2013 33,282 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

slight cracks on rear disc

Pass 12 May 2012 31,014 miles

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

both tyre valaves poor

rear brake hose clip missing

right hand grip loose

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,382 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 29,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,167 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 25,240 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 24,211 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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P63 ONV 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 78.3%.

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 P63 ONV, 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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P63 ONV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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