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P783 DCJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,612 mi
Last recorded53,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 DCJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,612 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive poor riveting on jointing link (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired front of brake pad shim missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 53,612 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch stuck (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive poor riveting on jointing link (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired front of brake pad shim missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 53,413 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive poor riveting on link (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,054 miles

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

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

Rear 1 bulb not functioning on rear light

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear movement in rear light unit

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

high /low switch slow

Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,804 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,397 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 42,397 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,484 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,246 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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P783 DCJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P783 DCJ, 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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P783 DCJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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