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P712 VNJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 VNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,638 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 77,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,405 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

R/H fork slight misting of oil

Fail 23 Oct 2018 76,402 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap rubber split/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect incorrect lettering (0.1 (c))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

R/H fork slight misting of oil

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,713 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 75,703 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,497 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,485 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,271 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,260 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,598 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

noisy exhaust

Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,598 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

noisy exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

retaining rivets on both front discs loose.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,532 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 56,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,522 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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P712 VNJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P712 VNJ, 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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What year was P712 VNJ registered?

P712 VNJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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