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P645 NLP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,527 mi
Last recorded44,527 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 44,527 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 44,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 43,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 43,653 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear shock absorber damping weak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,405 miles

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))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

drive chain tight

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower brake banjo corroded

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 40,764 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower brake banjo corroded

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,163 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 38,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,716 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 27,346 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 14,456 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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P645 NLP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P645 NLP, 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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P645 NLP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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