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P647 SFM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

5,574 mi
Last recorded5,574 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 SFM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 5,574 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L Fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test implications explained to customer. Fitted with rear footrests & rear seat cowl.

Fail 16 Apr 2026 5,569 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small & incorrect colour. (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L Fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test implications explained to customer. Fitted with rear footrests & rear seat cowl.

Pass 16 Apr 2025 4,231 miles

Fitted with rear footrests & rear seat cowl. Fitted with combined rear indicators in rear lights - acceptable as fitted with separate rear indicators.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L Fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Fail 16 Apr 2025 4,226 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Has incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements To small & incorrect colours (0.1 (d))

Fitted with rear footrests & rear seat cowl. Fitted with combined rear indicators in rear lights - acceptable as fitted with separate rear indicators.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L Fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 1,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 878 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 245 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking leaking from pipe off fluid reservoir (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 37,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 37,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,308 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 34,271 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,354 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,682 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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P647 SFM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P647 SFM, 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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P647 SFM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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