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P79 NLP

1997 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,554 mi
Last recorded25,554 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 25,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 25,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 25,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 24,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,577 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 24,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 24,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 23,542 miles

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

cush drive slight wear

Pass 11 Apr 2018 22,659 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,834 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 21,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,960 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

clutch fluid level slightly low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,431 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,625 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 15,870 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P79 NLP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P79 NLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P79 NLP registered?

P79 NLP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P79 NLP safe to buy?

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