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P697 CJT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,517 mi
Last recorded56,517 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 CJT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 56,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Direction indicator insecure N/S front indicator slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil filter corroded

Slight oil leak to rear cylinder cover

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play to lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 56,517 miles

Brake caliper insecure O/S front brake caliper loose, Tightened during test (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Direction indicator insecure N/S front indicator slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil filter corroded

Slight oil leak to rear cylinder cover

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play to lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 56,505 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front forks both leaking fork oil (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake disc showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent Slightly bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting and corrosion (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front brake pads moving within caliper, causing a knock when braking

Oil filter corroded

Slight oil leak from rear cylinder valve cover

Pass 23 Apr 2025 55,507 miles

Brake pad knocking inside caliper O/S

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Slight pitting to fork stanchions

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of two bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Throttle grip cover slight loose

Pass 9 May 2024 54,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve cover oil leak

slight pitting to inner fork tubes

Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,927 miles

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

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,403 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,340 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 42,413 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 42,413 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 40,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,118 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,731 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 34,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 32,262 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,396 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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P697 CJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P697 CJT, 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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P697 CJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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