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P743 GNT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,189 mi
Last recorded25,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 GNT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 25,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 25,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,533 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 23,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 22,527 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 22,527 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2021 21,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,494 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,851 miles

front forks corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,075 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 20,075 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 May 2008 19,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,268 miles

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

Rear 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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P743 GNT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P743 GNT, 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 P743 GNT registered?

P743 GNT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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