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P673 XUG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,137 mi
Last recorded42,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 XUG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 42,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,702 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear selector loose

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,089 miles

front and rear tyres scuffed on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,511 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,066 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,153 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,132 miles

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

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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P673 XUG 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 94.7%.

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 P673 XUG, 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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P673 XUG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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