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P774 XTX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,577 mi
Last recorded39,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 XTX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 39,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 38,826 miles

Front brake hose touching dash on full left hand lock

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Rear light unit slightly loose

Fail 27 Jun 2024 38,826 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front brake hose touching dash on full left hand lock

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Rear light unit slightly loose

Pass 7 Apr 2023 38,800 miles

front brake hose contacts main fairing bracket on full left hand lock

r/h front flasher rubber mount bracket slightly loose

Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 35,505 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,480 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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P774 XTX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P774 XTX, 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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P774 XTX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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